Aerospace is a growth industry in a very favorable economic environment, and EADS is benefiting from that. The company has a very strong order book going forward.

We'll get a better handle about how can this company, in a non-growth environment ,can grow at an above-average rate,

We are pleased to report the 33rd consecutive quarter of revenue and earnings growth, ... We are especially pleased with the balanced growth rate across almost all countries in both Europe and the Americas.

We think the company is facing a challenging environment in which both of its major competitors -- Kroger and Safeway -- have made substantial improvements in price and quality. Albertson's must proceed with asset sales and use the proceeds to improve its store base and/or balance sheet.

The company benefited from a good market environment. It's another good set of earnings.

Politically they are a very aware company. And they are aware that passing G.M. in this political environment is somewhat tricky.