The company showed strong earnings at the end of last year, compared with a loss in 1989.

"It makes no sense to have strong earnings now with the attacks from Washington."

A. Even though we are seeing very strong earnings growth in energy and basic materials, the market doesn't seem to care.

"It is nice to find an industrial company that can report very strong earnings in a difficult environment."

It reported strong earnings after the market closed on Tuesday.

"We can have a very good economy but that doesn't mean it's going to be accompanied by strong earnings."

Despite the film's strong earnings at the box office, critical response was generally mixed.

Several retailers reported strong earnings for the first quarter today.

With strong earnings, though, politicians are not likely to give the airlines a break.

Energy and transportation issues also got a lift from strong earnings.