91.   The forecast prompted analysts to slash their earnings outlook for the year.

92.   The four companies typify the rosy earnings outlook of the mid-cap sector.

93.   The earnings outlook is not uniformly upbeat.

94.   The earnings outlook was issued shortly before the close of trading.

95.   The lowest bond yields in more than two years improved the earnings outlook for interest rate-sensitive insurers and banks.

96.   The initial public offering was delayed three times in the past three years reflecting weak earnings outlooks and poor share market conditions.

97.   The market was led lower by Disney stock, which fell as analysts lowered their earnings outlooks.

98.   The most popular companies also tend to be industry leaders that have positive earnings outlooks and have performed well recently.

99.   The move was aimed at ensuring consistent shareholder returns at a time when price changes in raw materials like oil can rapidly change earnings outlooks.

100.   The Oracle some analysts thought would give the stock market a lift failed to dispel anxiety about the earnings outlook.