41.   But it is unclear if any major consolidation would have a near-term impact on newspaper company profits.

42.   Chilean stocks gained as optimism that the central bank will cut interest rates early next year fueled hopes for economic growth and company profits.

43.   Chilean stocks were mixed as speculation the central bank might delay an interest rate cut offset optimism that a stronger peso will boost company profits.

44.   Climbing interest rates tend to chill auto sales and company profits.

45.   Chilean stocks fell to a two-month low on concern that a slowdown in economic growth may crimp company profits.

46.   Colombian stocks fell for a third day amid concern new taxes may lower company profits.

47.   Colombian stocks fell for a third day amid concern new taxes will hurt company profits.

48.   Colombian stocks fell for the fourth straight session on concern that the shrinking national economy will adversely affect company profits.

49.   Company profits, however, will detract from the income side.

50.   Company profits were boosted in the second quarter of last year by an appreciation of the peso, which reduced the weight of their dollar-denominated debt.