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Non-Tech : Rubbermaid (RBD) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Stuart Scolnik who wrote (31)	2/5/1998 1:20:00 PM
From: Investor2	Respond to of 45

Yes, RBD is holding up well today. It is up 3.5% while the Dow is down 19. Hopefully, the support at this level will hold. Best wishes, I2

To: Stuart Scolnik who wrote (31)	2/5/1998 1:53:00 PM
From: Investor2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 45

Rubbermaid Reports Final Year-End Results WOOSTER, Ohio, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Rubbermaid Incorporated (NYSE: RBD - news), in line with previously announced preliminary results, reported basic and diluted earnings per share of 21 cents for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 1997, compared with 13 cents per share in the same period for the previous year. Net earnings were $31.8 million compared with $19.9 million in the year ago period. Net sales were $574.3 million compared with $616.0 million in the prior year. Net earnings improved over the previous year, benefiting from improved productivity and tight control over spending, as well as the beginning of a decline in raw material costs. These improvements were partially offset by lower selling prices and a leaner product mix. biz.yahoo.com Best wishes, I2