11.   We see a significant deceleration in earnings growth, and the earnings stream will be riskier.

12.   When the global economy sputtered last year, drug stocks were favorites because of their steady earnings streams.

13.   The bright spark is that Petronas Gas has an assured earnings stream by processing gas generated from its parent to service the loans.

14.   The company has a well-protected throughput fee structure with Petronas which ensures capital cost recovery, as well as long-term earnings stream.