1.   The company is forecasting reduced profits.

2.   Before that, many companies forecast how their earnings will fare.

3.   But she said that since the company is now forecasting an especially slow first quarter, its success would depend on its performance later this year.

4.   Companies must also forecast for the next few quarters.

5.   Even so, the company forecast faster growth later this year.

6.   He says when the market was rallying in January, companies were still forecasting a strong second half.

7.   Industrial production figures are improving and the dollar is higher than many exporting companies forecast, increasing the likelihood of earnings revisions, Schreiber said.

8.   Most companies have forecast a gradual return of demand and higher prices in the second half, which should begin having a positive impact on earnings next year.

9.   Stock prices fell on Monday, pulled down by selling in the technology sector, after two more companies forecast weaker-than-expected quarterly results.

10.   The company also forecast significantly higher marketing expenses related to its Country Music Television unit next year.