11.   Chilean stocks rallied for the first time this week as hopes of an interest rate cut in Chile outweighed concern about higher U.S. rates.

12.   Company officials said the marketing and promotional value of such releases outweighs any concerns about their proliferation on the Net.

13.   Croatia found an eager reception for its first Eurobond sale, as its rapid economic growth and low inflation outweighed lingering concerns about its political stability.

14.   Elsewhere, U.S. stocks gained as prospects for higher dividends and better-than-expected earnings outweighed concern that surprisingly high consumer confidence could boost interest rates.

15.   European bonds rose after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged -- a sign that turmoil in world equity markets outweighs concern over inflation.

16.   Fear about the safety of banks now outweighs concern about fluctuations in the price of gold for many Japanese.

17.   For now, the perception of rising company profits outweighed interest rate concerns, Rosenberg said, adding that he doubted share prices would be hurt next week.

18.   For people here, however, the security of investing in Hong Kong seemed to outweigh concerns about a glut of shares.

19.   For Shipman, demonstrating a commitment to his practice often outweighed concerns for social niceties.

20.   For today, the recent drop in interest rates was enough to outweigh concern over electricity rates, Pena y Lillo said.