21. Already, prices for cellular service are falling as more and more companies enter the market, and there are still a lot of systems under construction. 22. Also during that period, interest rates have fallen as the Fed kept inflation at bay, helping to boost corporate profits. 23. Almost three times as many stocks fell as rose on the New York Stock Exchange. 24. Although banks will likely see earnings growth falling as higher interest rates reduces loan demand, stock prices at many banks have dropped faster than potential profit growth. 25. Amazon executives said the company had started a major initiative to make sure its fulfillment and inventory costs fall as a percentage of sales. 26. American depositary receipts of British companies fell as markets around the world dropped amid renewed concern about the possible overvaluation of U.S. stocks and bonds. 27. American history is replete with such groups rising and falling as their specific issues are played out on the political stage. 28. Analysts said profits at cement, steel and petrochemical industries will fall as their expenses rise. 29. And because the fear of inflation drives long-term yields higher, they can fall as confidence in the Fed grows. 30. And some analysts say profits will keep falling as the number of Japanese smokers declines. |