1.   Banks and finance companies fell amid concern their profits will fail to match forecasts.

2.   Even in the blazing hot technology arena, where Microsoft Corp. and IBM beat expectations, some leading companies failed to match forecasts.

3.   He cited concern that revenue from long-distance operations may not match earlier forecasts.

4.   He cited concern that revenue may not match earlier forecasts.

5.   Shares of Wisconsin-based companies dropped, led by LaCrosse Footwear Inc., as investors grew concerned retailers will have a hard time matching earnings forecasts.

6.   So far, property companies are matching forecasts -- or topping them.

7.   THAI stocks fell, led by bank and finance companies issues amid concern industry profits will fail to match forecasts.

8.   That matched the forecasts of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg News.

9.   That matched the forecast of Birla Marlin Securities Ltd.

10.   That slowdown would make it more difficult for companies to expand earnings, putting a premium on those who can match profit forecasts consistently.