81.   Among the modifications made the players can improve their earnings through writing columns in newspapers and magazines, promotional work and endorsements.

82.   An anlayst with Mirae Aset Securities said the market might have to wait until May before it finds new upward momentum in the form of improving corporate earnings.

83.   An early retirement scheme by Pioneer Electronic Corp. has attracted far more employees than expected as the top Japanese audio equipment maker struggled to improve its earnings.

84.   Low-priced banks and shares of firms with improving export earnings, including Hyundai Motor and LG Electronics, are expected to lead rises, analysts said.

85.   Stocks moved higher Wednesday, lifted by investor optimism that the US economy is poised for recovery, leading the way for improved corporate earnings.

86.   The company said it was able to improve the earnings through sales expansion and a cut in personnel and other costs.