1.   Analysts said they would particularly look for improving margins at the agrochemicals division, as well as early growth of Amistar, a new fungicide.

2.   And they plan on selling other companies Internet access services, which will also improve operating margins.

3.   At the same time, a healthy market for beef has driven up prices for slaughter-ready animals, improving margins.

4.   Chief among those signs are improving margins at the unit, measured by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as a percentage of revenue.

5.   Companies with the ability to improve margins may be most favored by investors as the economy recovers and their ability to make profit improves.

6.   Generally, improving the margins of companies in such industries is not as easy as in other sectors.

7.   Goutard reiterated his goal of improving margins.

8.   In the interview, Benjamin said he had been trying to cut costs to get the operating expenses down, and to raise prices to improve operating margins.

9.   In short, the insurance business has enjoyed a period of strong earnings and improving margins, which Buffett himself believes will not continue.

10.   Investors must also scrutinize the company to see if it has the potential to improve its margins.