21.   Like AK Steel, many cyclical companies are in better shape to withstand weakness in the economy than they were the last time the economy slumped.

22.   Lingering concern over the strength of the economy hurt shares of so-called cyclical companies, including steelmakers and chemical manufacturers.

23.   Lower rates would help corporate profit growth expand later this year, making cyclical companies the most attractive buys now, he said.

24.   Major stock indexes rose today as cyclical companies like Monsanto Co. and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations.

25.   New York area stocks rose, as shares of Union Carbide Corp. gained amid optimism that cyclical companies will benefit if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates tomorrow.

26.   Numbers like that sparked concern profit growth may stall at cyclical companies.

27.   Nicholas Lobaccaro, an analyst at Lehman Brothers, said the highly cyclical companies were benefiting from the strength of the American economy.

28.   Numbers like that fueled concern profit growth may stall at cyclical companies.

29.   Other cyclical companies -- companies that rise and fall with fluctuations in the economy -- also fell.

30.   Overall, earnings for cyclical companies have overwhelmed investors.