The increases were driven by broad based strength across all merchandise categories in their Kay and Jared jewelry chains, as well as its recent acquisition of the Ultra jewelry store chain.

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The relative strength of the euro and sterling have greatly reduced the pain of dollar-price increases for firms in Europe (see chart).

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This massively increases their surface area and hence the charge they can hold, but without impairing the physical strength of the material.

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The relative strength of the euro and sterling has greatly reduced the pain of dollar-price increases for firms in Europe (see chart).

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Gold producers are expected to report increases in quarter-over-quarter profits, given recent strength in the price of gold and continuing operational cost containment.

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