61.   The gain was spurred by improved earnings forecasts and positive comments on the stock from Lehman Brothers.

62.   The government is expected to raise generating tariffs, which may lead to improved earnings.

63.   The improved earnings reflect rising steel prices and demand.

64.   The improved earnings reflect rising steel prices and stronger demand.

65.   The improved earnings also come as Navistar restructures its product and manufacturing line to simplify production and improve productivity, analysts said.

66.   The government is expected o raise generating tariffs which may lead to improved earnings.

67.   The improved earnings come as brokerages surge amid rallying stock and bond markets, buoyant underwriting and a record pace for corporate mergers.

68.   The New York Times Co. reported improved operating earnings Friday but said that a write-off of some overvalued assets resulted in a loss for the third quarter.

69.   The report follows improved earnings and trading performances from some insurers.

70.   The results are already starting to show up in improved earnings.