1.   The German media conglomerate Kronstadt AG reported record earnings last year.

2.   Although Disney is expected to report record earnings this year, ABC ratings have declined, and Eisner is pushing hard to reverse that decline.

3.   Bank issues rose on expectations of another quarter of record earnings.

4.   Bank of New York Co. reported record earnings that were inflated by a large gain on the sale of a business.

5.   Bankers Trust New York Corp. and KeyCorp reported record earnings, boosting income from loans, investments and other financial services while holding credit costs steady.

6.   Bank issues may gain on anticipation they will report another quarter of record earnings beginning with Toronto Dominion Bank on Thursday, analysts said.

7.   Banks are enjoying record earnings growth, and fees are part of the reason.

8.   Banks like Bank of Montreal climbed on anticipation of another quarter of record earnings.

9.   Bank issues like Royal Bank of Canada may temper declines on anticipation of record earnings.

10.   Bank of Boston produced record earnings last year, a product of lower interest rates, an improving economy and strong Latin American operations.