21.   In the technology sector, the sentiment has improved thanks to a report from Intel that it expects to meet earlier estimates for its revenue growth.

22.   PacifiCare said its earnings for the rest of the year will not meet previous estimates.

23.   Results met Wall Street estimates.

24.   Shares in Oracle Corp. tumbled after the database software developer reported first quarter profits that met Wall Street estimates, but fell short of more ambitious expectations.

25.   Stocks were narrowly mixed today as investors penalized Microsoft for a profit report that met published estimates but failed to impress some Wall Street analysts.

26.   Stocks were mixed today as investors penalized Microsoft for a profit report that met published estimates but failed to impress some Wall Street analysts.

27.   The Bank of New York Co. Inc., however, failed to meet estimates despite a rise in fees from stock and bond trading.

28.   The Bank of New York, however, failed to meet estimates despite a rise in fees from stock and bond trading.

29.   The electronics manufacturing company said it would not meet Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenues.

30.   The key to the market gaining some stability is for companies to at least meet lowered estimates, Hill said.