1.   Analysts said Danish banks must expand across Nordic borders to increase their product range and boost profits as other foreign banks make inroads on the domestic scene.

2.   Bankers Trust New York Corp. plans to reorganize its derivatives unit, hoping to rein in costs and boost profit as the business recovers from two years of losses.

3.   Banks have been among the best-performing groups in recent months as falling interest rates boost profits.

4.   A stronger dollar boost profits of French exporters as it raises their dollar-denominated earnings when converted into francs.

5.   Feeder cattle rose on expectation that demand for the young animals would increase as cheaper feed costs boost profits for feedlots.

6.   Gross margin improvements, particularly in equipment sales, helped boost profits, said Romeril.

7.   Higher prices for printing papers, plus improving economic conditions in Europe helped boost profit, said Chairman and Chief Executive John Dillon in a statement.

8.   In recent years, oil companies have turned to joint ventures, asset sales and mergers to turn cut costs and boost profits, analysts said.

9.   It also will allow Aon to reduce its expenses and boost profits by closing offices and other operations that overlap with New York-based Alexander, analysts said.

10.   It said development of cable television in Britain will kick-start a market for syndication here and boost profits for program producers.