71.   Boosting the earnings were a number of real estate sales and one-time gains.

72.   Both companies said they expect the merger to boost earnings in the first full year of combined operations.

73.   Brazil stocks surged by their biggest percentage in two weeks to a record, led by Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA, on optimism higher telephone rates could boost future earnings.

74.   Brazilian stocks managed another record rise, led by state oil company Petrobras and telephone company Telebras amid hopes deregulation plans will boost corporate earnings.

75.   Bucking the decline, some drug stocks extended a three-day rally amid optimism the development of new drugs will boost their earnings.

76.   But it also offers incentive pay, which can boost earnings.

77.   But the contract was loaded with incentive clauses, giving Esiason a chance to boost his earnings by performing well.

78.   But to boost earnings in the future, both companies need to focus on improving their operations, not just cost-cutting, analysts said.

79.   Buybacks boost earnings per share by reducing the base of shares outstanding.

80.   Buying back shares boosts earnings per share by cutting the amount of outstanding stock.