101.   That, coupled with moves to raise local rates, has prompted analysts to upgrade their earnings forecasts.

102.   That outlook, coupled with fears of dismal earnings forecasts during the next few weeks, has made some investors cautious.

103.   That, plus smaller-than-expected February retail sales growth and high-tech earnings forecasts prompted widespread selling.

104.   The analysts who lowered Disney earnings forecasts cited soft ratings at its ABC television network and poor showings for some recent films.

105.   The company also expects to meet its earnings forecasts for the third and fourth quarters.

106.   The company attributed the lower earnings to weak sales and steep discounts and said it expected to meet earnings forecasts for the rest of the year.

107.   The company today revised upwards its earnings forecasts for the year.

108.   The decision not to take a charge has led to some confusion because some analysts have included the costs in their earnings forecasts while others have not.

109.   The company may later revise group earnings forecasts if it is necessary after all the costs of the buyout are known.

110.   The company said sales of earlier-generation products slowed in the previous months as consumers awaited the new model, prompting analysts to trim their earnings forecasts.