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BUSINESS ANALYSIS DECADAL
: Firstar Corp. is a bank holding company providing a comprehensive line-up of banking and related financial services. For the 3 months ended 3/00, total interest incomerose 5% to $1.3B. Net interest income after loan loss prov.rose 2% to $624M. Net income rose 7% to $307.8M. Net interest income reflects an improved mix of asset & liabs., partially offset by lower average earning assets. Earnings reflect lower salary expenses and higher trust income.