11.   Analysts expect the acquisition to boost earnings next year.

12.   Analysts said that would lower the costs of doing business and encourage consumers to charge more on their credit cards --all of which would boost earnings.

13.   Analysts said they expect Alusuisse to boost earnings by expanding its packaging unit, which was previously headed by Marchionne.

14.   Analysts agreed with the companies that the combination makes sense, especially from next year when benefits of the merger begin to boost earnings.

15.   Andy Addison thinks the Asian Flu will boost earnings at U.S. retailers who buy a lot of their goods in Asia.

16.   Any drop in borrowing costs may encourage companies and consumers to arrange more loans, which would boost earnings at banking companies.

17.   Argentine stocks next week are expected to reach new three-year highs on optimism that increased economic activity will boost company earnings.

18.   Argentine shares closed mixed, as steelmakers gained on expectation rising economic activity and new products will boost their earnings.

19.   Argentine stocks eked out their first gain in a week on hopes that robust economic growth would boost earnings.

20.   Argentine stocks rose for a second day on expectations that strong economic growth will boost corporate earnings.