If the number hits a different marker, it could generate a different trading strategy.

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Some REITs have been successful with this strategy, but for the industry as a whole, there is little evidence that this strategy can generate sustained earnings growth.

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's strategy is to generate 33% of sales from new products.

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This requires time, research, and patience that many investors may find too onerous, but you simply are not going to be able to generate decent returns in a value strategy by buying and holding a mutual fund.

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With its smartphone business losing money, Nokia has continued its new-found strategy of using patents to generate cash by suing HTC, RIM and ViewSonic this year.

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These reactions generate goodwill and make advice seeking an effective negotiation strategy.

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As a result, the strategy rolled out in fits and starts, and failed to generate the urgency and excitement required to make it stick with either customers or employees.

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"Our third quarter results reflect the successful execution of our strategy to utilize our broad global capabilities to enhance our market position, generate growth, and improve margins, " said Lesar.

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