61.   Apple Computer Inc. also warned Wall Street late yesterday that its earnings would be lower than had been expected because of shortages of some of its personal computers.

62.   As a result, Schwab said fourth-quarter earnings will be lower than many investors expected.

63.   As a result, earnings have been sluggish.

64.   At that time, drug companies said earnings were unlikely to be hindered by a stronger dollar due to their hedging policies.

65.   At the same time, first quarter earnings were hit-or-miss at best and the latest unemployment figures showed an increase.

66.   At least earnings are decent.

67.   Australian stocks fell amid concern company earnings are not high enough to justify equity prices.

68.   Average weekly hours fell sharply while hourly earnings were down modestly.

69.   Bank earnings are also poised to rise.

70.   Bank earnings may be hurt if interest rates rise, because fewer customers would be likely to seek credit.