1.   American companies are leading a global investment boom fueled by worldwide economic growth, especially in developing nations.

2.   And if economic growth worldwide slows, it would reduce the likelihood of rate increases by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

3.   Bailouts of wobbly financial systems by the International Monetary Fund and some large governments will place a drag on worldwide growth.

4.   Boucher also said slowing PC consumption in Asia and Japan is likely to push worldwide sales growth below expectations in the fourth quarter and next year.

5.   By midday, though, bonds reversed course and were little changed on anticipation that worldwide growth will slow, reducing the threat of inflation.

6.   Economists expect a pickup in growth worldwide to help U.S. manufacturers avoid a pile-up of unsold goods.

7.   Economists expect a pickup in growth worldwide to help U.S. manufacturers prevent an accumulation of unsold goods.

8.   Financial turmoil in Asia could slow worldwide economic growth into next year, which could keep official U.S. interest rates unchanged.

9.   Gains in U.S. stocks amid the outlook for strong worldwide growth also raised the outlook for computer-related shares, traders said.

10.   If there is a negative surprise, it will be because Dell spent more than expected on new employees and manufacturing sites to fuel its worldwide growth.