91.   Clorox said earnings were boosted by strong international sales, particularly in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.

92.   Connecticut stocks rose to a record as investors snatched up shares of Travelers Group Inc. amid optimism that lower interest rates will boost earnings of financial services companies.

93.   Coles Myer Ltd. led a gain in retailers, as an acceleration in consumer spending is seen boosting earnings.

94.   CS Holding said it wants to boost earnings mainly by cutting costs.

95.   Cummings said the increased assets will boost earnings this year by increasing fee income, which will offset the impact of potential declines in financial markets.

96.   Despite repeated warnings of a slowdown, US companies have continued to boost earnings at a double-digit rate.

97.   Digital needs to boost earnings by increasing sales, analysts said, as competition from rivals Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp. heats up.

98.   Diamante is expected to consolidate its financial results with Cementos Samper in coming weeks, which could boost earnings.

99.   During a conference call with institutional investors, Brightpoint said the purchase would boost its earnings.

100.   Earlier in the year, higher oil and gas prices also boosted earnings.