1.   A consensus is growing that Japan may be set for a sustained rebound as corporate profits take off.

2.   But this year EDS profits will take several hits that are likely to reduce net earnings by about half.

3.   Corporate profits took a wallop.

4.   Even if the films do sell well, profits may take a while to catch up.

5.   However, as Kilts has eliminated promotions that had encouraged retailers to stockpile products, razor profits have also taken what the company hopes are short-term hits.

6.   IBM warned in January that first-quarter profits would take a hit due to the strength of the dollar and slowing Asian demand for its products.

7.   In the meantime, profits are taking a beating.

8.   Increased profits will take priority over expanded European market share, Landi said.

9.   MARKETS Stocks were little changed as profit taking took its toll after three days of gains.

10.   Microsoft shares tumbled Tuesday on what analysts said was profit taking by investors a day after the stock hit its all-time high.