1.   Bay Networks said fiscal second-quarter earnings rose because of strong sales of its computer-networking equipment.

2.   America Online Inc. said its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings rose almost seven times amid an increase in subscribers.

3.   And as earnings per share rise, the stocks should follow.

4.   And corporate earnings are rising fast.

5.   Analysts expect earnings to rise through the end of the year.

6.   Analysts expect those earnings to rise even higher as GE Capital continues to de-emphasize businesses like the leasing of rail cars in favor of those featuring financial services.

7.   An exception will be Mirage Resorts Inc., whose earnings will rise in part because of a new Las Vegas casino venture with Circus Circus, analysts said.

8.   And earnings per share rise because profits are spread out over fewer outstanding shares.

9.   And investors expect bank earnings to rise in the months ahead.

10.   And while Crandall predicted another increase in the third quarter, he expects earnings to rise as well.