1.   It simultaneously increased the surplus produced by the working class and ensured that this surplus found a market, generating steadily rising profits for the employers.

2.   But something -- rising profits were no doubt part of it -- persuaded stock market investors not to bail out.

3.   Cement companies have been a favorite recently among investors, who have bet that an ongoing construction boom and an expanding economy will mean rising profit.

4.   Eastman Kodak Co. led the Dow industrials as investors anticipated rising profits this year and next.

5.   For now, the perception of rising company profits outweighed interest rate concerns, Rosenberg said, adding that he doubted share prices would be hurt next week.

6.   He said the dividend will be increased to reflect rising profits.

7.   Higher growth could mean rising corporate profits.

8.   Investors anticipate rising profits due to climbing chemical prices world-wide.

9.   It also will be the basis of future products that herald rising profits for Porsche, analysts say.

10.   It will be the basis of future products that herald rising profits for Porsche, analysts say.