1.   In the case of Dorling Kindersley, there is the prospect of strong profits growth from its existing businesses.

2.   Its strong profits rise and increased dividend payout had been anticipated by the City and the shares gained just a penny.

3.   Technology issues showed some strength after a strong profit report from Cisco Systems, the bellwether of the computer networking sector.

4.   Yes, we did have a strong profits recovery in the second half, greatly helped by oil services and U S educational publishing.

5.   All this has come against the backdrop of a booming economy, which has produced strong corporate profits.

6.   And analysts are looking for strong corporate profit growth.

7.   Analysts expect most Wall Street firms to report strong profits.

8.   Another group that will see strong profit growth is companies that make products for computer on-line services.

9.   As in past quarters, the Chicago-based company produced a strong profit gain even while reporting declines in unit sales for several of its products.

10.   Bank stocks gained amid expectations for strong profits, in part helped by low inflation.