31.   Higher interest rates, however, hurt company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

32.   Higher U.S. borrowing costs could force Mexican rates higher, which would hurt company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

33.   In addition, MEPA said it will pay Ampolex shareholders within five business days if they accept the bid.

34.   In turn, higher borrowing costs reduce company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

35.   It also allows shareholders to be paid sooner, as early as February if they approve the transaction next month.

36.   It also can fuel inflation, which forces interest rates higher, hurting company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

37.   It may force the Bank of Mexico to raise local interest rates to stifle inflation, which would hurt company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

38.   It also makes its easier for companies to pay for imported raw materials, which will help boost earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

39.   Lower borrowing costs stimulate economic growth and can boost company earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders.

40.   Lower interest rates cut borrowing costs and boost earnings and the size of dividends paid shareholders, making stocks more attractive than money-market securities.