111.  Financial companies benefit from stronger bonds because it increases the value of their large bond portfolios.

112.  Financial companies do worse when yields rise because it costs them more to do business.

113.  Financial companies enjoy fatter profits when rates are low.

114.  Financial companies fell.

115.  Financial companies led the advance, as lower interest rates cut their borrowing costs.

116.  Financial companies like American Express Co. benefit from healthier profit margins when rates drop.

117.  Financial companies may share information with corporate affiliates even if you opt out.

118.  Financial companies often have large fixed interest portfolios that lose value when rates rise.

119.  Financial companies often hold large amounts of fixed-income securities, which lose value if interest rates rise.

120.  Financial companies often hold large bond portfolios, which gain in value when yields fall.