21.   A drop in interest rates benefits companies by cutting the cost of business expansion.

22.   A stronger dollar versus the French franc benefits the company when it translates its dollar profits into francs.

23.   A weaker franc can benefit Swiss companies because they get more francs in exchange for revenue generated overseas.

24.   All those steps are likely to eventually benefit American companies racing for a firmer foothold in the Mexican economy.

25.   But that strategic alliance has, so far, benefited both companies.

26.   But some of his other actions have come over the objections of constituents and benefited major companies outside Kansas.

27.   But the tax cut would mostly benefit oil companies, which could raise prices to offset it, rather than consumers.

28.   CBS also intends to sell advertising on Hollywood.com, which would benefit both companies.

29.   Custom features benefit phone companies because the features cost so little, are so profitable and their growth prospects are so positive.

30.   Congressional inaction on the SEC budget has benefited companies that are registering bond issues.