101.   Mexican stocks rose to record highs amid optimism that a strengthening peso will help interest rates fall and boost company earnings rise, traders said.

102.   OIL PROFITS RISE, BUT STOCKS FALL Large oil companies said that third-quarter earnings rose substantially, with some more than doubling.

103.   Once their experience grows, their earnings will rise.

104.   Philip Morris Cos. first-quarter earnings will rise as profits from cigarette sales more than offset the effect of a strong dollar overseas, an analyst said.

105.   Per-share earnings rose only because Caterpillar has bought back so many of its own shares.

106.   Printing paper earnings rose from the second quarter, on stronger demand and higher pulp prices, the company said.

107.   Per-share earnings rose last year because PPG has been buying back stock, reducing the number of shares outstanding.

108.   Philip Morris Cos. and RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. said third-quarter earnings rose as wholesalers stockpiled cigarettes in anticipation of higher prices from a proposed nationwide legal settlement.

109.   Republic said second-quarter earnings rose as higher revenue from loans and other investments offset lower fees.

110.   Republic New York Corp. said second-quarter earnings rose as higher revenue from loans and other investments offset lower fees.