1.   An expected hike in electricity tariffs may lead to improved earnings.

2.   An improved earnings outlook may encourage investors to ignore warning signs, as they have in the past.

3.   And in general, he looks for companies with stable earnings that demonstrate improved earnings growth or profitability.

4.   And improved earnings have continued this year.

5.   Argentine stocks rose for the first time in four sessions as investors bought shares of companies they expect to show improved earnings in coming months.

6.   Beyond generating improved earnings, the first quarter has been busy for Amgen.

7.   A better loss ratio in property and casualty insurance led to improved earnings at Amwest.

8.   A hike in prices could lead to improved earnings.

9.   A number of major manufacturers, from General Electric Co. to Ford Motor Co. and Caterpillar Inc., reported improved earnings in the fourth quarter of last year.

10.   All of the large Houston independent oil companies will be posting improved earnings.