51.   Although some of that business went to nongrocery competitors like Wal-Mart, industrywide profits still were down.

52.   Although those gains certainly reflect the able administration of pension fund assets, the profits are less reliable than income from continuing operations.

53.   Among Canadian companies that reported earnings yesterday, West Fraser Timber Co. and Noranda Forest Inc. both said third-quarter profits were disappointing.

54.   Among companies whose profits may not be up to expectations is Aetna Inc.

55.   Among those expecting to reap a profit is Donald Trump.

56.   Analyst Wright said it costs a Baby Bell a couple hundred million dollars to offer long-distance service and that the potential profits are substantial.

57.   Analysts said pretax profit was below expectations.

58.   Analysts predict that even though profits are currently strong for U.K. general insurers, the U.K. insurance cycle will soon turn down and profits will decline.

59.   Analysts say profits will be strong in the period, a fact that could fuel anti-company sentiment.

60.   And investors would not be allowed to claim a capital loss just because their profits were less than what was needed to keep pace with inflation.