81.   Imax Corp. said its first-quarter earnings rose ninefold because of higher attendance at theaters that lease its big-screen projection systems and revenue from previous contracts.

82.   Investors expect bank earnings to rise in the months ahead.

83.   It marked the fourth straight quarter in which earnings rose from the previous quarter, Gengold said.

84.   Its per-share earnings are rising, while its debt is shrinking.

85.   James River Corp. said its second-quarter earnings rose fivefold on higher prices for its products, improved manufacturing performance in the U.S. and cost reductions in Europe.

86.   Japanese stocks rose, led by electronics exporters such as Sony Corp. and Canon Inc., on optimism their earnings will rise because of the strong dollar.

87.   Japanese stocks rose, led by electronics exporters such as Sony Corp. and Canon Inc. on optimism their earnings will rise because of the strong dollar.

88.   Knight-Ridder Inc., Times Mirror Co. and Washington Post Co. said third-quarter earnings rose on higher advertising revenue and lower newsprint costs.

89.   Kmart told analysts it expects second-half earnings to rise.

90.   Komercni said earnings rose on higher non-interest income, which includes foreign exchange gains, foreign operation fees, investment banking fees and income from securities trading.