1.   Two Decades ago, he said, they were likely to predict solid earnings growth when analysts called.

2.   Although the company produced record revenue and solid earnings for the third quarter, earnings have been erratic.

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4.   AUSTRALIAN stocks were mixed as banks gained on expectations of solid earnings growth while oil producers and base metals miners declined as metals and oil prices dropped.

5.   BANK STOCKS FALL AS EARNINGS RISE Nationsbank, First Chicago and PNC Bank reported solid earnings gains.

6.   Aggressive-growth stock managers, meanwhile, have shown a new insistence on solid earnings.

7.   Brokerage issues also gained, amid anticipation of forthcoming solid earnings reports.

8.   But according to Pape, even companies that have reported solid earnings have been dragged down in the sell-off.

9.   But First Union and Wachovia are also expected to report solid earnings for the second quarter, analysts say.

10.   By acting swiftly to control expenses and drive store traffic, the company expressed confidence that it can turn in a solid earnings performance.