71.   But Intel pre-announced strong earnings in the third quarter only to exceed even the revised estimates, and many analysts expect the company to do the same this time.

72.   But Lucent has seen its stock collapse, its revenue slide and its strong earnings turn to huge losses.

73.   But not every company with strong earnings was rewarded.

74.   But some analysts say that strong earnings reports this week could help prop up a sagging market.

75.   But technology stocks rose sharply after a strong earnings report from Dell Computer, lifting the Nasdaq index.

76.   But this week at least, strong earnings from several technology companies helped the market recover from a sharp selloff last week.

77.   Canadian stocks are expected to rise as demand for technology stocks and prospects for strong earnings lift utilities and industrial products shares, analysts said.

78.   Canadian stocks rose, sent higher by gold, metal and bank issues on reports of strong corporate earnings with little indication of increased inflation.

79.   California-based Safeway Inc. has surprised analysts with its strong earnings for the past eight quarters.

80.   Canadian stocks are expected to rise for a second day as investors are buoyed by strong earnings from bellwether companies like Northern Telecom Ltd.