1.   Already, stepped up promotions such as bus-trip packages and bonus coins are shrinking profits.

2.   Analysts blame shrinking profit growth for the latest correction, as double-digit earnings increases drop to low single-digit gains.

3.   And shrinking profits, rising fuel prices and fierce competition have airlines working to offer something new.

4.   Animals are expected to be lighter, however, because producers fed them less corn to preserve shrinking profits.

5.   And yet DaimlerChrysler, despite shrinking profits, swears that it will continue to invest big sums in new technology.

6.   A number of retailers have been struggling with shrinking profits, even in the first quarter, when retail sales were vigorous.

7.   All that could lead to slower economic growth that will show up as slower earnings growth for some companies, and shrinking profits for others.

8.   Higher rates mean higher borrowing costs for companies and shrinking profits.

9.   J.C. Penney blamed shrinking profits on mounting credit losses and little sales growth.

10.   Or business investment could revive miraculously, despite shrinking profits.