51.   It said the purchase will increase its earnings per share two to three cents a year.

52.   Japanese stocks rose, led by exporters on signs of a healthy U.S. economy and importers on optimism that the stronger yen will cut costs and increase earnings.

53.   Minerals and steel businesses increased earnings, offsetting a slump in income from petroleum operations, BHP said.

54.   Ms. Vale seeks companies that generate excess cash they can use to finance expansion either internally or by acquisitions or to repurchase stock to increase earnings per share.

55.   Modzelewski said the company would have a hard time increasing its earnings while it was saddled with a backlog of orders.

56.   Nonetheless, First Bank said it would increase its earnings per share by the middle of next year.

57.   Popular has taken steps to increase earnings per share in the face of limited profit growth.

58.   Private security companies, burglar alarm manufacturers and armored car companies are all reporting increased earnings, said John Mallon, publisher of Security Investing, a monthly newsletter.

59.   Racal said the acquisition, which will be paid for through new bank facilities, is expected to increase earnings in the current fiscal year.

60.   Reducing the amount of shares outstanding will increase the earnings per share of the remaining stock.