1.   Aggressive anti-smoking campaigns could sharply cut mortality, as they have done in western countries, says Guy Ellena, a health economist at the World Bank.

2.   But by reducing transportation and doing away with disposal, several of the businesses say they can cut costs and controversy.

3.   Farmers had to lay more plant feed and pesticides as well as irrigate more to save what crops they could, cutting margins further.

4.   He said the governor and lawmakers did what they could to cut taxes and voters appreciate the effort.

5.   It may also land new contracts since the weaker currency means it can cut prices.

6.   Outside Massachusetts, though, the impact on insurance companies could cut deeper.

7.   Still, Hoffman said, there is a good chance that the Fed could cut rates again by spring.

8.   The company has also begun a rebate program for CDs, which, while increasing market share, could eventually cut into revenues, say music company analysts.

9.   The news from retailers, meanwhile, was viewed by some investors as a signal that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates again to spur economic growth.

10.   U.S. bonds rose amid renewed optimism the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates later this year as long as inflation stays in check.