71.   Subleases became highly profitable for the primary tenants because they could charge as much as they liked while their own low rents were frozen.

72.   Still, analysts said Notes had been slow to gain broad acceptance, and had only recently become marginally profitable for Lotus.

73.   Such cardholders are marginally profitable for banks, because the fees retailers pay credit card companies often do not cover the expense of servicing the account.

74.   Still, the company said it expects to be profitable for the full year.

75.   Such cars are less profitable for automakers, however.

76.   State officials said the investment will be profitable for taxpayers in the long run.

77.   Still, Toyota executives say that selling the car at that price is profitable for the company and that the low price comes from engineering advances.

78.   That can be more profitable for doctors who want to escape the discounted rates they receive in managed-care practices.

79.   Such small cars are less profitable for automakers, however.

80.   The airline is ahead of most competitors when it comes to cutting costs and is expected to remain profitable for the foreseeable future.