21.   A stronger yen makes Japanese bonds more attractive because it increases their return when converted into a weaker currency.

22.   By selling like that at gold-price peaks and earning interest on the proceeds from the sale, gold producers can increase their return.

23.   By waiving or absorbing certain fees, funds can at least temporarily increase returns for investors and gain an edge over their competitors.

24.   Compaq has also instituted a broad effort to reduce costs and increase return on capital, which bore fruit in the quarter.

25.   He also said it would help UBS win its dispute with Martin Ebner, a large shareholder seeking to cut costs and increase the return of the company.

26.   He has pushed the hidebound company hard to be at the forefront of new automotive technologies and trends and has worked to increase its return on equity.

27.   Higher Japanese interest rates often boost the yen as they increase returns on yen-denominated assets such as bank deposits, prompting foreign investors to buy yen.

28.   Higher rates also would increase returns of interest-bearing assets such as bonds and bank deposits.

29.   Higher Japanese rates often boost the yen by increasing the returns investors can get for holding yen-denominated assets, such as bank deposits.