41.   Financial service companies in Europe have been reporting lower profits this year as slumping stock markets reduce their fees.

42.   Fink said he expects Pan Am to post a profit this year.

43.   First Union led bank shares lower after it said higher expenses and an accounting change will cut into its profits this year.

44.   Hardy said the company expects higher chemical profits this year.

45.   He added that Incredible Universe is not expected to post a profit this year.

46.   He expects to start showing a profit this year.

47.   He said the company had only started running at a profit this year after suffering large losses during its start-up period.

48.   He said the CBS television network will make a profit this year for the first time in three years.

49.   He must deliver on promises to Wall Street that he can sharply boost profits this year.

50.   He skims a small amount from profit each year to help the business grow.