11.   Investors were also concerned that equity prices are higher than expectations of their future earnings would justify.

12.   Rather, investors are reconsidering whether recent increases outpaced what is justified by earnings, he said.

13.   Still, some investors are concerned that record earnings may not justify share valuations.

14.   The Fed chairman did not say, nor did House members ask, whether current earnings justify current stock prices.

15.   They agree that expected earnings do not justify the speculation-supported share price.

16.   While interest rate concerns overhang the market, fund managers are watching closely to see if third-quarter earnings justify share price gains.

17.   Many high-profile technology stocks have been under pressure in recent weeks as investors have wondered whether their future earnings will justify their relatively high share prices.

18.   Many high-profile technology stocks have been under pressure in recent weeks as investors have wondered whether future earnings will justify their relatively high share prices.