51.   A rising dollar also weighs on bonds because it relieves pressure on Japanese exporters to raise prices, boosting their earnings and potentially stimulating the economy.

52.   A rising U.S. currency boosts earnings of French companies when they convert dollar sales into their home currency.

53.   A recent string of acquisitions, which include real estate brokerages Coldwell Banker Corp. and Electronic Realty Associates and the Travelodge hotel brand helped boost earnings.

54.   A strong dollar boosts their earnings by allowing them to lower prices abroad, making them more competitive.

55.   A stronger peso makes stocks more valuable in dollar terms, and can lead to lower interest rates, which let borrowing costs fall and can boost earnings.

56.   A rising dollar and higher oil prices boosted earnings for both Elf and Total.

57.   A rising dollar boosts earnings for companies that do business in the U.S.

58.   A rise in the dollar and cost cutting helped most oil companies boost earnings last year.

59.   A strong U.S. currency boosts earnings of French companies when they convert dollar sales into francs.

60.   A stronger dollar also helped, boosting overseas earnings of exporters when repatriated to Japan.