21.   Indian stocks fell on expectations the government is poised to lift official oil prices, which would mean higher costs for companies.

22.   It also means production costs in Switzerland rise in relation to foreign competitors.

23.   It also means lower costs for companies.

24.   Kennedy predicted the proposal would mean higher costs for the millions of young Americans who spend years paying off college loans.

25.   Lower yields translate into lower interest rates, which may mean lower costs of capital for the companies.

26.   Mayor Rudolph Giuliani argued passionately that the measure would mean extra costs for the city and make financial planning more difficult, since the state board awards shorter contracts.

27.   More efficiency means lower costs.

28.   Now, the JPA is looking for a firm to come in and run both the Coliseum and New Arena, which means additional costs.

29.   On the other hand, a cellular company might prefer to have the cash now, especially if the deal will mean stable, predictable costs.

30.   Other stocks that had been hurt by concern a weak peso would mean higher costs on overseas debt or imported raw materials recovered.