11.   Analysts also expect LTV Corp. and National Steel Corp., the third- and fifth-largest steel producers, to post higher profits.

12.   Analysts said a renewed parliamentary majority for the governing Liberals will ensure steady economic growth, with low interest rates and higher corporate profits this year.

13.   Analysts said banks are more vulnerable after rallying last month and as investors now revise predictions of higher profits ahead first half results due in September.

14.   Analysts said Surveillance posted higher profit not only because of financial earnings but because of recent cost-cuts and dominant market share, especially in the inspection business.

15.   And by doing so, several executives argued, corporations would receive a tangible payoff in greater productivity, enhanced loyalty and higher profits.

16.   Analysts had predicted higher profits chiefly because of the rising dollar and its effect on the earnings on exporters in general.

17.   And deflation is making it difficult for companies to raise their prices and earn higher profits.

18.   Analysts say the fact that TI was able to make higher profits with only slightly better sales was a sign that its focus on DSPs is working.

19.   And for the middlemen, it clearly results in more efficiency and higher profits.