21.   Argentine stocks fell for the second day as a rise in U.S. interest rates raised concerns Argentine rates would rise, hurting company profits.

22.   Argentine stocks rose as investors anticipated that robust economic growth would boost company profits.

23.   Argentine stocks rose to four-month highs on expectations that company profits will rise as the economy emerges from recession over the next few months.

24.   As those figures fell, company profits rose.

25.   Asian markets tumbled in October, taking European and U.S. stocks along with them, as economic turmoil in the region threatened company profits.

26.   As the economy cooled and investors shifted their attention to company profits instead of prospects, demand for IPO shares has dropped.

27.   At the same time, higher borrowing rates eat into company profits.

28.   Baby boomers are driving safer now that they have babyseats in their cars, boosting U.S. car insurance company profits.

29.   AUSTRALIAN bonds fell as the government reported a surprising increase in company profits in the first quarter, signaling economic growth is set to rebound.

30.   A drop in interest rates can raise company profits by lowering borrowing costs and spurring consumer demand.