91. With higher rates likely, investors punished companies that fell short of earnings expectations. 92. With higher rates possible, investors punished companies that fell short of earnings expectations. 93. With higher rates likely, investors punished companies that fall short of earnings expectations. 94. Witness the newly enacted Helms-Burton Act, which punishes foreign companies that do business in communist Cuba. 95. Raul Castro criticized the Helms-Burton act, which seeks to punish foreign companies that invest in Cuba. 96. A law that punishes foreign companies for doing business with Iran or Libya drew support Wednesday from lawmakers considering whether to renew the measure for another five years. 97. A U.S. business leader warned China Thursday against hitting back at U.S. policy decisions by punishing American companies, saying the move would backfire. 98. A U.S. law punishing companies that deal with Cuba is insulting to foreign countries and stupid, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said Friday. 99. All four stocks dropped sharply Friday as investors once again showed no hesitation to punish companies that miss their targets. 100. Alcatel shares extended their losses Thursday as investors continued to punish the company following its profit warning. |