31.   As long as the U.S. budget battle remains unresolved, investors fear that interest rates may rise and company earnings will fall on both sides of the Rio Grande.

32.   Australian stocks fell amid concern company earnings are not high enough to justify equity prices.

33.   Australian stocks fell amid concern continued financial turmoil in Asia will cut company earnings growth.

34.   Australian stocks fell as concern resurfaced that slowing growth in Asia may reduce company earnings, particularly those doing business in the region, such as Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd.

35.   Australian stocks fell for the first time in four days amid concern company earnings will be crimped by a slowdown in economic growth in Asia.

36.   Australian stocks fell for the third day in five amid persistent concern weaker growth in Asia will harm Australian company earnings.

37.   Australian stocks plunged for a second day amid concern financial turmoil in Asia may crimp economic growth and reduce company earnings.

38.   Auto-related stocks fell amid growing concern auto company earnings may slow in the second half.

39.   Australian stocks rose, following a gain in U.S. equities, amid optimism domestic economic growth will spur company earnings.

40.   Australian stocks were mixed as concern U.S. equities may be headed for a tumble limited gains from higher-than-expected company earnings.