71.   More than a dozen smaller companies warned today that their earnings would fall short of estimates.

72.   Moreover, the company warned its earnings next year will fall because of the investment.

73.   More important, fewer companies have warned shareholders about profit shortfalls this quarter.

74.   Now, a U.S. telephone company is warning Hong Kong that it could miss out on the information age if it does not quickly open its telecommunications market.

75.   Oil service companies warned demand from major oil companies for drilling rig rental and offshore construction is increasing and could boost oil prices in the years ahead.

76.   Other companies also warned of earnings shortfalls, for reasons that had nothing to do with Asia.

77.   Other companies besides Kodak warned of weak earnings.

78.   Other technology companies also have warned that earnings from Asia will be poor.

79.   Other companies also have warned of problems with weak sales in Europe.

80.   Other technology and telecommunications companies also have warned of weaker profits.