1.   Last year, soaring demand for computer products helped the majority of computer, software and chip companies post stellar earnings.

2.   Mr Tumazos warned that aluminum makers could post disappointing earnings this year if production increases as much as indicated.

3.   All three retailers posted earnings today.

4.   AMERICA ONLINE POSTS GAIN America Online reported strong growth in subscribers as it posted quarterly earnings that matched Wall Street expectations.

5.   Analysts say most trucking firms are expected to post lower earnings in the third quarter compared with a year ago.

6.   Analysts say the company has been restructured well, posting strong earnings in some recent quarters.

7.   Analysts expect Nucor to post lower earnings for the second consecutive quarter, because the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company has cut prices repeatedly this year.

8.   Analysts expect the companies to post strong earnings in June.

9.   And when a company posts disappointing earnings, investors can be merciless.

10.   Bank of America also posts earnings above estimates.