Still, most improvements in the economy have been incremental rather than dramatic, and limited mostly to companies that make the bulk of their profits overseas.

Nynex does not disclose earnings for each division, but its telephone operations contribute the bulk of its profits.

Liquid crystals account for the bulk of Merck's profits at present.

Ford gained share in the critical United States market, where the bulk of the industry's automotive profits are made.

Coke, the world's largest soft drink maker, has come to rely heavily on overseas markets for the bulk of its profits and growth.

These vehicles provide the bulk of their profits.

There was no doubt that Enron made the bulk of its profits from trading natural gas contracts.

The three partners have an agreement to keep their money, and the bulk of their profits, in the partnership for at least the first two years.

Private client services and investment-management activities kicked in the bulk of the quarter's remaining profits.

North American operations, which provide the bulk of General Motors' profits, earned $521 million in the second quarter, compared with $1.4 billion a year earlier.