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The buyback is a big boost for investor confidence in the stock. The move will also lift United Microelectronics' per-share earnings going forward.

Sarah's entry is a major boost for everyone involved in the 2005 Dunlop British Open.

The moves raised hopes that fresh money will flow into the market and helped boost sentiment.

A decline in stocks is giving a boost to bonds.

The most recent acceleration in productivity growth looks like it was cyclically driven, ... Even with output soaring, many businesses were reluctant to boost hiring because the Fed was hiking interest rates and energy costs were surging. Even if businesses wanted to hire more workers, many could not because the labor markets were so tight.

Michael Bridges

The most important thing you can do to boost your credit rating is to learn your score. If it's great, maintain it. If it's bad, fix it. It will mean more money in your pocket.

The most important thing is that Medicare Part D was implemented, and this boost for seniors should make earnings quite buoyant. We think investors will be very pleased with the numbers.

A couple of them were really terrific finishes. I thought he's been playing well lately and this certainly is a real boost to his confidence, sticking a few in the back of the net.

Steve Sampson

A couple of opportunities early in the game, I think that would have made a difference for us. I think Chris Albright's opportunity which Garlick saves, psychologically was a big boost for them, and then for us to take the own goal in the first half.

strengthen unity, boost communication, and support and work with each other.

Leslie Phillips

The money would go to projects that enhance the national homeland defense, thereby serving to protect Americans, while giving a boost to the flagging high-tech sector.

Dre Bly

Definitely. They said if somebody wins or loses on Saturday that Pittsburgh would need to win to make the playoffs, so if we have a chance to knock them out it would be a great confidence boost for us finishing the season.

Coach just told me to do my job. She has faith in me to keep us in the game and boost the team's spirits. I've never been one to strike out a lot of batters, so a good defense is key for me.

There's a pull and tug with these two big factors. There are concerns about oil supply and security which ends to boost oil stocks, but this event is clearly pushing the economy into a recession which may put a lot of downward pressure on oil prices, with less demand especially for jet fuel.

A stronger coalition would boost Lula's chances of being reelected.

Ryan Holmes

A swarm of new business tools coming to phones and desktops near you promise to boost efficiency and streamline collaboration by borrowing social features from the likes of Facebook and Twitter.

All players need to focus on what was promised four years ago: reform of world trade rules that boosts development.

The mosque incident will definitely boost his cause.

Viktor Orban

The more rickety the situation (of the budget), the more radical tax cuts are needed...If they jump-start a rise in employment and boost the economy, the period of budget instability will be rather short. If we do it badly, instability will be prolonged.

A lot of cheers, probably some boos mixed in. Understandable. I think overall it will be better than worse. I've seen a lot of support.

They got into a pattern of under-investing in their franchise to try and boost revenues.

This isn't really the way that investors want to see Credit Suisse boost profits.

The West Coast Port data suggest underlying trade volumes will provide a decent offsetting boost to the U.S. trade picture, with...U.S. exports outperforming in December.

The weather outlook remains a potential fundamental support for these markets, but it has been so well advertised and has failed to boost prices to such an extent as to suggest that it is still too little winter, too late in the season to matter.

This boost will help us get back on our feet. This is a great city filled with good people who care.

This boosts us a lot. This is a good team and this helps us a lot.

Thirteen million dollars will be enough of a boost to really push this thing.

Andy Macdonald

This is a big win for us and boosts our confidence as we near the playoffs. We have a big game with Brunswick left and then we will see who we face in the playoffs.

This is a major boost to our economy.

This is a major boost for Irish cricket both in the context of the team and our supporters,

It's a huge boost for us. You can't put too much emphasis on one game in the ACC. You have to stay focused and on an even keel, win or lose.

It provided us with a solid week of training. During the season teams are often preparing on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for a Friday competition. During those weeks we really have to watch our volume of training. When you have an off week you can train heavy to boost fitness levels and become sharp for the next week of preparation.

For him, as far as confidence, to boost his morale, I think everyone is looking forward to that first one he makes, ... Anything positive that happens will be good for him and a big plus for the team.