71.   A stronger dollar and weaker yen often boost utility companies by lowering the cost of the oil and coal they use to generate power.

72.   A weaker baht also lowers the cost in other currencies of Thai exports and stocks, making them attractive.

73.   AARP is taking advantage of increased competition in the health insurance industry to lower costs, a key consideration for retirees who depend on government Medicare payments.

74.   ABB in recent years has already shifted thousands of jobs to Asia and Eastern Europe, bidding to lower costs and cut its wage bill.

75.   ABB has lowered its costs in recent years by cutting jobs, shifting manufacturing to low-cost countries, using outside suppliers and services and streamlining production processes.

76.   Administration officials contend that such coverage would help reduce the number of high-risk pregnancies and would lower costs of emergency births paid for by Medicaid.

77.   After all, production costs are lowered.

78.   Ahmsa said the closing would lead to lower operating costs in its mining division.

79.   Airlines are trying to lower their costs so they can profitably offer the low fares that business and leisure travelers demand.

80.   All of which leads some analysts to the view that lower interest cost, reduced depreciation expense and clever tax avoidance tactics are a better explanation for phenomenal profits.