71.   They argue that the market is ignoring a recovery and improved corporate earnings.

72.   Tribune is the latest of a series of newspaper companies including Gannett Co. and E.W. Scripps Co. to report improved earnings because of higher advertising and lower newsprint costs.

73.   U.S. stocks rose as investors anticipated improved earnings from Microsoft Corp. and technology shares rebounded.

74.   Typically, higher case volume translates into improved earnings.

75.   U.S. stocks are likely to rally as computer-related shares benefit from improved earnings at Lattice Semiconductor Corp. and Parametric Technology Corp.

76.   Venezuelan stocks soared for a second day as investors bought shares of Cia. Anonima Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela on improved earnings prospects.

77.   Wisconsin stocks increased for the first time in five days as Harley-Davidson Inc. and Fiserv Inc. shares rose on improved earnings estimates.

78.   Abdul Khalid says the improved earnings were due to higher profits from plantation as well as higher investment and interest income.

79.   Bayer is hoping improved earnings from agrochemicals will help offset problems at its drug unit, which last year had to withdraw lucrative anti-cholesterol treatment Baycol after patient deaths.

80.   Instead of rushing to pull out their savings in panic, said Bradbury, many investors were boosting their deposits to take advantage of the improved earnings.