81.   The agency said it now expects nominal growth of four-tenths of a percent, compared to its previous projection for eight-tenths of a percent.

82.   The company said it expected moderate growth in Europe and North America and continued economic growth in Southeast Asia.

83.   The company said it expects further growth in net profit this year, though slowing economic growth in Europe and the U.S. make it difficult to forecast.

84.   The company said it expects growth in full-year net profit even after subtracting writeoffs for recent acquisitions.

85.   The construction industry in Los Angeles is now expecting double-digit growth this year.

86.   The company said it expected moderate growth in Europe and North America, and continued economic growth in Southeast Asia.

87.   The company said it has opened offices in South Africa and Zimbabwe, and expects further growth in the Middle East.

88.   The Fed chief said inflation shows few signs of accelerating and he expects slowing growth in the second quarter.

89.   The Dow fell early on news that computer chip maker Intel Corp. expects slower growth in the current quarter.

90.   The drop led some analysts to expect weaker growth in the third quarter.