51.   The company warned in January that the weakened U.S. economy could depress its profits throughout this year.

52.   The Finland-based company said it was pleased with an overall strong performance after a year of intense competition, volatility and a weakened global economy.

53.   The housing market has been one of the main pillars holding up the weakened economy.

54.   The news increased uncertainty about when the weakened economy will recover and how it will fare as the U.S. retaliates for the terrorists attacks.

55.   The latest forecast points to a bleak short-term outlook for a weakened economy and higher unemployment rates.

56.   The latest forecast points to a bleak short-term outlook for a weakened economy, which will also force unemployment rates higher.

57.   The latest forecasts point to a bleak short-term outlook for a weakened economy, as the deficit and unemployment rate rise.

58.   The Schaumburg-based company has been hurt for the past couple of years by the weakened global economy as well as its own high costs and strategic blunders.

59.   The weakened economy and soft advertising demand have hit media and publishing companies hard, forcing some to institute buyout packages.

60.   The weakened economy will continue to hurt ConAgra in the short term, however, chairman Bruce Rohde said.