71.   Hoechst, like German rivals BASF AG and Bayer AG, is reorganizing to concentrate on its most profitable businesses and shift its focus abroad.

72.   Iberia argues that Teneo is simply using funds from its more profitable businesses to cross-subsidize a loss-making business.

73.   I would classify them today as excellent highly profitable businesses that are moderately cheap.

74.   In contrast, Bankers Trust has bountiful capital and several profitable business lines, such as a big mutual fund complex in Australia.

75.   In addition to farming, he has a profitable business selling ginger and other spices.

76.   In recent quarters, the company has been concentrating more on its consulting and maintenance businesses, a more profitable business than distribution, said Potter.

77.   In the past, checking account customers used to bring other profitable business to banks.

78.   It also lets BankAmerica join many U.S. banks in shedding a less profitable business.

79.   It hoped follow-up business and government encouragement would turn the business profitable and give the United States a toehold in this important global industry.

80.   It invited foreign investors into the country and promised to leave them alone so they could run profitable businesses.