51.   Texas stocks rose this week, reversing two weeks of declines, on the strength of improved earnings at AMR Corp. and other companies.

52.   The analysts expect the software company to report improved earnings on increased operating margins and a lower U.S. tax rate.

53.   The bottom line was helped by improved earnings from trading operations and recovery of bad loans that helped buffer the drop in interest income.

54.   The budget comes at a time of improved earnings and sales for many British retailers as spending picked up following two sluggish years.

55.   The company attributed its improved earnings to a wider product offering of high-profit hotel reservations.

56.   The company said the improved earnings reflect its shift toward producing more of its own higher-margin proprietary animated programs.

57.   The company said the improved earnings would help ready the bank for sale next year, a move that would end years of government bailouts.

58.   The Bundesbank said companies may not be confident that a period of improved corporate earnings, low interest rates and moderate wage raises will continue.

59.   The company said increased sales of Texaco gasoline and better performance at its refineries, particularly on the West Coast, contributed to the improved earnings.

60.   The company credits a more focused strategy for improved earnings.