1. America Online Inc. shares slumped after the company unveiled a pricing plan that some analysts said may cut into future profits. 2. Analysts cut their earnings estimates for Gillette because of lower-than-expected sales and profit growth at its Braun household appliance business in Japan and Germany. 3. Analysts have been cutting their earning estimates for Chrysler, citing a weaker-than-expected production schedule and higher incentives costs. 4. Analysts have been cutting their fourth-quarter earnings estimates for all of the domestic automakers as slow sales and incentives chip away profits. 5. Analysts have cut earnings estimates for this year. 6. Analysts have cut fourth-quarter estimates for all three companies. 7. And at least five analysts cut their estimates for WestPoint Stevens this week. 8. And several stock analysts cut their earnings estimates for the company this year and next because of the high-flying dollar. 9. Argentine stocks fell after analysts cut their ratings on several leading stocks, prompting some investors to sell shares that have scored big gains over the past month. 10. As expected, several analysts cut their quarterly and annual earnings forecasts. |