51.   Equipment makers had reported lower earnings in the past several quarters as chip companies scaled back plans to build new plants in light of falling prices and weak demand.

52.   Falling prices will mean lower earnings for PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd., Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd. and Alberta Energy Co., analysts predict.

53.   For shareholders, more investment in bringing nuclear plants into shape means lower earnings and less money available for dividends, Rudakas said.

54.   Ford Motor Co., which also has cranked up production, is expected to have the last of three quarters of lower earnings because of expensive vehicle introductions.

55.   Ford Motor Co., which has introduced an all-new version of its Taurus sedan, is expected to post sharply lower earnings Wednesday.

56.   For Israeli stocks, dominated by export-oriented companies, a weaker dollar means fewer shekels, and lower earnings, when dollars earned overseas are converted.

57.   Gold, he said, is seen falling further, indicating lower earnings for Australian gold producers.

58.   Global markets have slid in recent weeks, as economic turmoil in Asia prompted concern companies with a large interest in the region will see lower earnings.

59.   Hackett said BHP continues to build new projects throughout times of lower earnings.

60.   Hannaford Brothers Co. is being hurt by its attempt to expand south of its New England base, and is forecast to post lower earnings.