1.   Another was the outlook for corporate earnings over all, as the reporting season for the fourth quarter got into full swing.

2.   Another was the outlook for corporate earnings overall as the reporting season for the fourth quarter got into full swing.

3.   Companies jawbone down earnings forecasts until the beginning of the reporting season, making it much easier for the actual reports to surpass those already-lowered expectations.

4.   Computer-related companies probably will be the most visible during the reporting season, because they have been the most vocal about potential shortcomings.

5.   Motorola Inc. kicks off the reporting season tomorrow when it posts results after the close of trading.

6.   The corporate reporting season, which begins in earnest this week, will see a smattering of record profits, brokers said.

7.   The earnings reporting season continues today.

8.   The reporting season for second-quarter profits is about half over, and the results are much better than most had reason to expect even six months ago.

9.   The second-quarter earnings reporting season is now largely over.

10.   The strategist said even steady-earning drug, food and tobacco companies could stumble this reporting season.