71.   Although the first quarter proved to be surprisingly profitable for many American companies judging by recently released results, analysts doubt the income growth can continue.

72.   Amid the market fluctuations, the economy continues to signal its strength with recent reports on strong income growth and surging home sales.

73.   American consumers, the driving force behind the supercharged economy, spent with abandon in February at a pace more than double their income growth.

74.   Analysts said threats to jobs and income growth from the slower economy made many prospective home buyers cautious about taking on new debt.

75.   Analysts had expected weak income growth as companies cut back working hours because of a rapid slowdown in sales and bad winter weather.

76.   And it marked the first time since January that income growth outpaced the rise in spending.

77.   Analysts said threats to job and income growth from the slower economy made many prospective home buyers cautious about taking on new debt.

78.   But solid income growth bodes well for stronger spending by consumers in the coming months, which would be good for the economy, he added.

79.   Economists said the moderation in income growth reflects a weakened labor market and bodes for sluggish consumer spending in the months ahead.

80.   Exports and income growth will also flag, the firm predicted.