61. Most Internet companies attracting investor dollars, whether public or private, have yet to post earnings. 62. Most retailers will post earnings little changed or lower for the fourth quarter. 63. New York metropolitan area stocks fell, as shares of Champion International Corp. declined amid concern paper makers will post disappointing earnings this quarter if paper prices slide further. 64. Northwest Airlines Inc., Continental Air Lines Inc. and Trans World Air Lines Inc. are expected to post lower earnings, analysts said. 65. On the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, KLM shares fell after it posted its earnings. 66. Other big airlines post earnings in the next few days. 67. Other European airlines are also expected to post lower earnings for the quarter in coming days because of weaker profit on North Atlantic routes. 68. Other companies that have recently warned about profits or posted disappointing earnings include Apple Computer Inc., Micron Technology Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. 69. Other companies that have recently warned about profits or posted disappointing earnings include Apple Computer Inc., Micron Technology Inc. and Whirlpool Corp. 70. Overseas, GM is expected to post better earnings, analysts said. |