Royal Bank of Scotland benefited last year from increased borrowing related to a surge in takeovers by buyout firms.
Some hedge funds benefited last year when volatility was high, and convertible bonds declined less sharply thant the underlying stocks.
The Google patent count, Mr. Baycroft said, may have benefited last year from some pending patent filings it picked up with its acquisition of Motorola Mobility, a purchase completed in late May last year.
The company, which is based in Chicago, benefited last quarter from an emphasis on fighting and sports titles pitched to players aged 17 and older, said Michael Pachter, an analyst at Wedbush Morgan Securities.
Produced by Disney Theatricals and directed by Julie Taymor, who is also the director of the "Spider-Man" musical, "The Lion King" also benefited last week from good business among families on school vacation or enjoying the three-day holiday weekend.
Exports and imports both benefited this year from the timing of Chinese New Year, which will be Sunday.
Other investment banks, including Lehman and the Bear Stearns Companies, benefited this spring from various sectors of bond trading.
She has benefited this week from the fact that there has been a cluttered news environment".
Wise stewardship, though, has benefited today's younger pensioners not at all.
Wal-Mart benefited last year as shoppers focused on necessities, but analysts say its disappointing December performance may signal that shoppers are pulling back even more.
From 2006 to 2010, Siyaha benefited 3,000 individuals of whom 1,100 graduated from the program.
