41.   That gain was driven mostly by job reductions and other sorts of cost-cutting, analysts said.

42.   That placed Illinois seventh among all states in the number of job reductions announced last month.

43.   The company did not spell out just where it expects the new job reductions will occur.

44.   The company is taking several steps to boost earnings, including job reductions and the recent launch of its flagship Miller beer.

45.   The expense cuts and job reductions were completed this quarter, Fuld said.

46.   The duration of the job reductions depends on how long the demand for air travel remains depressed.

47.   The Houston job reductions will be reached through a combination of layoffs and attrition.

48.   The job reduction is just one of several moves the company hopes will bolster its profitability and improve credit ratings that are under review.

49.   The job reductions are aimed at sharply reducing operating costs, which could improve earnings over time.

50.   The job reductions have occurred in a cross section of industries, from electronics and textiles to health care and retail.