31.   All they had to do to raise extra money was to increase the earnings on those investments.

32.   All three have been struggling to build world-class investment banking franchises to increase earnings.

33.   But the company increased its earnings forecast for the year.

34.   By buying back shares and reducing the number outstanding, PMI increases earnings per share.

35.   Cia. de Telecomunicaciones de Chile SA unexpectedly broke off talks to take over rival Chilean telecommunications company VTR SA, saying it had better ways to increase earnings.

36.   Companies love that, because it will increase reported earnings.

37.   Dickey said in an interview with Bloomberg News that Safeco will increase insurance rates and cut expenses as part of a plan to increase corporate earnings.

38.   Enron has several interstate pipeline expansion projects in the works, which analysts said are expected to increase future earnings from the segment.

39.   Eleven Super Bowl XXXI participants increased their earnings by being selected to the Pro Bowl.

40.   Exporters and dollar-earners benefit from a stronger dollar because it increases their earnings overseas when they are converted back into Belgian francs.