Microsoft's executives pointed to a significant new product pipeline that the company believes will expand its business both in the second quarter and in 2007.

The executives point to some encouraging numbers.

Industry analysts and executives point the finger squarely at Pratt's organization.

Several other executives point to the large number of films starring black actors that will be released this fall and winter.

And executives pointed to the slow growth in average ticket prices as a competitive advantage compared with other popular forms of entertainment.

Several executives pointed to the currency crisis as one more reason for adopting a single currency.

International Paper's earnings fell less than expected while its executives pointed to rising paper prices and returning demand in Asia.

This executive, too, pointed to something Jordan lacks.

Some executives pointed to increased price differences according to market segment.

But numerous executives point to an overall lack of distinctiveness in many of the series.