41.   However, it may be short-lived.First quarter profits may not be exciting given the expected slowdown in the economy.

42.   Mr Lui said the growth rate for new subscribers was likely to ease next year because of the expected slowdown in economy.

43.   Nevertheless, the expected slowdown in inflation in developed countries should be a core factor that will stimulate their investment expansion in the troubled countries.

44.   Part of that expected slowdown may come from less enthusiastic shoppers, analysts say.

45.   Stocks moved higher Thursday, as investors sought out industries likely to escape an expected slowdown in second-half corporate profits.

46.   TA Securities added that the expected slowdown in the economy will have an adverse impact on demand for products which have plastic content.

47.   STYLAND Holdings is strengthening its financial services business in a bid to make up for an expected slowdown in the performance of its trading division next year.

48.   Stanley said the region is prepared to weather the impact of higher oil prices and an expected slowdown in the U.S. economy.

49.   Stock prices were higher Thursday, as investors sought out industries likely to escape an expected slowdown in second-half corporate profits.

50.   THE ACMAR Group of companies does not plan to undertake any new property development projects in the near future due to the expected slowdown in the property market.