1.   Although Amelio had predicted the company would return to profitability in the fourth quarter, Apple insiders now expect losses to continue beyond this fiscal year.

2.   And though Sony will not comment on whether it will take legal action, many video-game insiders expect it.

3.   At least, company insiders expect more focus on financial analysis.

4.   Beverage Digest said industry insiders expect Coca-Cola to be a possible suitor, along with Cadbury Schweppes, the owner of Snapple.

5.   But few insiders expect anything more than a long-distance alliance in the short term.

6.   But most Republican insiders never expected him to enter the race.

7.   In addition, theater-industry insiders expect the show to get several Tony nominations.

8.   Insiders expect the larger voter turnout to result in ratification of the labor agreement.

9.   NBA insiders expect a long negotiating process this summer before labor peace is reached.

10.   No timetable has been announced for the appointment, but insiders expect someone to be named next month.