51.   At those prices, oil companies cut back, drying up business for the drillers and equipment providers, and crimping earnings growth.

52.   Australian equities, though, pared losses amid optimism the earnings growth seen in the U.S. is ahead for Australia.

53.   Australian stocks rose, led by banks, as investors sought the safety of companies with strong earnings growth to protect against the effects of economic turmoil in Asia.

54.   Australian stocks were mixed as Broken Hill Proprietary Co. led a decline in resource companies as slowing growth in Asia is seen curbing earnings growth.

55.   Automakers and auto-related shares also fell on the worry that share prices have outpaced earnings growth.

56.   AUSTRALIAN stocks rose for a third day amid optimism company earnings growth is accelerating.

57.   AUSTRALIAN stocks were mixed as building products makers and retailers declined amid concern the central bank will soon raise interest rates, crimping earnings growth.

58.   At the same time, earnings growth for these companies is higher than average for these markets, he said.

59.   AUSTRALIAN stocks rose as resources gained amid optimism rising metal prices could spur earnings growth.

60.   Banking shares like Banco Bilbao Vizcaya SA and Banco Santander SA were among the biggest gainers on the prospects of earnings growth from falling interest rates.