71.   In a turnaround story unusual for an established Japanese brand that had fallen on hard times, Yamaha has gone from years of stagnation to a strong profit.

72.   In addition to that, I think the profit recovery is going to be sluggish, and you need strong profits to become ambitious in terms of capital spending.

73.   In between the postings of strong corporate profits and record stock prices, wage increases are providing scant nourishment for American workers.

74.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks rallied as signs of tame inflation and strong profits heartened investors reeling from two weeks of tumbling prices.

75.   In the broader market today, U.S. stocks climbed to records amid prospects for strong profits and low inflation.

76.   Investors had expected Japanese optic-fiber makers to post very strong profit growth this year, said Hiroaki Kawabe, analyst at Yamaichi Research Institute.

77.   Investors were emboldened by strong corporate profits.

78.   Investor confidence in Wellington was brightened by falling bond yields and strong profits at bellwether Telecom Corp. of New Zealand.

79.   Investors saw strong profits from DEC as a sign that earnings elsewhere in the computer, software and semiconductor industries may outpace other businesses.

80.   IRISH stocks rose, following Asian markets gains and as Irish banks continued to rise on expectations of strong corporate profits .