101.   After the market closed, both companies reported better-than-expected earnings.

102.   After the market closed, the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat lowered forecasts.

103.   All those companies now report quarterly figures, something that was considered rare in years past, traders said.

104.   Alcoa Shares Drop Alcoa shares fell when the company reported strong earnings that were nonetheless below Wall Street expectations.

105.   Aided by rebounding prices, some companies might report higher earnings in the fourth quarter, analysts said.

106.   All four companies have just reported strong earnings.

107.   Also, the company will report its earnings tomorrow and is expected to make analysts happy.

108.   All these companies reported disappointing earningsorprofit forecasts.

109.   All major companies reported July sales today except Ford Motor Co., which will do so on Monday.

110.   All three companies reported today.