1.   It posted lower operating profit at its power systems and motors-operations businesses.

2.   Household appliances and industrial and outdoor products all returned lower profits.

3.   Analysts are more skeptical, expecting lower profits for the industry across the board.

4.   Analysts expect some investment banks to report lower profits this year.

5.   Among those reporting lower profits are Humana Inc., Mid Atlantic Medical Services Inc. and United Healthcare Corp.

6.   Analysts said they were disappointed by slower growth in Latin America, including Argentina, and lower profits in Spain.

7.   Analysts warned that SAS would suffer from lower profit and reduced competitiveness if the carrier accepted all of the union demands.

8.   And that means the corporation can expect lower profits from its own processing operations.

9.   And while Whirlpool is selling more stripped-down models, they offer lower profits.

10.   Another manufacturer, water heater and packaging group Southcorp Holdings, also has warned of lower profit, citing a slump in demand for its home appliances.