21.   He said most indicators show signs inflation will decline in coming quarters.

22.   He said most indicators are showing signs that inflation will decline in coming quarters.

23.   Hyman said creative content should post improved results in coming quarters due to a solid lineup of video and theatrical titles.

24.   In New York, chipmakers were rattled after Altera Corp. advised investors profits would disappoint in the coming quarter.

25.   Investors bought shares of drug makers and health product companies expected to have strong earnings in coming quarters.

26.   Investors are betting that makers of consumer goods will post steadily increasing profits in the coming quarter in spite of a slowing economy.

27.   Investors bought shares of drug makers and banks expected to have strong earnings in coming quarters.

28.   Leading the advance were shares of telephone, drug and banking companies that are expected to have healthy profit growth in the coming quarters.

29.   Look for Goodman to emerge in November and February, the Nielsen sweep rating months, when ratings are used to establish advertising rates for the coming quarter.

30.   Looking ahead, Anderson pointed to the Internet as a source of revenue in coming quarters.