ALEX BROWN INC &lt;ABSB> 1ST QTR MARCH 27 NET
  Shr primary 78 cts vs 68 cts
      Shr diluted 75 cts vs 68 cts
      Qtrly div six cts vs five cts
      Net 7,929,000 vs 6,569,000
      Revs 78.7 mln vs 61.9 mln
      NOTE: Pay date for the qtrly div is April 28 for
  shareholders of record April 20.
  

