We shall have to go pretty hard for the rest of the year to cover this interest and generate greater earnings per share.

"We want to see our company grow and consequently generate higher earnings growth."

"Now we view it as an asset with the capacity to generate earnings."

Once a business is disposed of, it no longer generates earnings.

"It's going to be a slow, gradual process that will eventually generate earnings."

Asked how soon solar power could generate earnings, he said: "Now.

From the start, however, he sought to expand lines of business that would generate stable earnings.

"They are positioned well to consistently generate positive earnings through interest rate and economic cycles."

She believes that Nasdaq has a universal brand and will generate earnings for decades to come.

Even supposedly free amenities in the public spaces generate indirect earnings, she said.