81.   It is one of the few Indian companies to announce lower earnings for the period.

82.   It was the first increase in profits after five quarters of losses or lower earnings.

83.   J.C. Penney Co. and Nordstrom Inc. shares rose nicely today even though both retailers reported lower earnings in their fourth fiscal quarters.

84.   It was the third consecutive quarter of lower earnings for the New York-based consumer products company.

85.   Japanese stocks fell after lower profits at major U.S. semiconductor maker Cirrus Logic Inc. raised concerns that Japanese technology companies such as Nikon Corp. also might face lower earnings.

86.   J.P. Morgan is expected to report lower earnings from last year as a result of reduced bond trading revenue in the quarter.

87.   Japanese stocks traded mixed as electronics companies fell on news of lower earnings at giant Hitachi Ltd., offsetting gains by telecommunications companies such as DDI Corp.

88.   Kellogg Co. and Quaker Oats Co. are expected to turn in lower earnings for the quarter.

89.   Kmart, which has taken cost-cutting steps like ordering workers to shut off office lights, has now experienced seven quarters of lower earnings.

90.   Last week, Federal Signal Corp., a manufacturer of public safety equipment in Oak Brook, said delayed orders may translate into lower earnings.