21.   And strong earnings with low interest rates, or inflation, means that stocks are very attractive, at least for now.

22.   And UPS could reduce its pension costs in years when the fund reaps strong earnings from stock market investments.

23.   Apple Computer reported strong earnings that surpassed Wall Street estimates.

24.   Apple joined Computer Associates International Inc. and Intel Corp. among computer-related companies that have posted unexpectedly strong earnings in the last two days.

25.   Aside from strong corporate earnings, Poland remains attractive for both political and economic reasons, analysts said.

26.   At the same time the company reported strong earnings growth.

27.   At the same time, both companies acknowledged strong earnings increases at the utilities from the sales of electricity..

28.   Australian stocks rose, led by banks, as investors sought the safety of companies with strong earnings growth to protect against the effects of economic turmoil in Asia.

29.   Auto shares such as Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. gained after reporting strong earnings last month.

30.   Auto shares such as Honda Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp., which reported strong earnings last month, helped drive the market higher.