91.   An acquisition that puts the weight of SBC behind Pacific Telesis could actually increase competition in certain markets, analysts said.

92.   An Olympic competition in money management?

93.   Analysts have noted that there is now considerable worldwide competition in the oil industry, particularly for exploration of new reserves.

94.   Analysts said the company has also been hurt by greater competition in the U.K. from Granada Group Plc and by worries over U.S. litigation.

95.   Analysts said the move by Applied Magnetics was spurred by increasing competition in the specialized field, as IBM enters the business and Seagate Technology Inc. expands production aggressively.

96.   Analysts say the company faces stiff competition in the Japanese market.

97.   Analysts said any modifications to the merger are likely to be relatively minor, as Novartis will still face strong competition in Europe in most product groups.

98.   Analysts say that obstacles to competition in the water industry are as much practical as regulatory.

99.   Analysts say the rates will have to come down if a global agreement is to be successful and if global competition in telecommunications is to thrive.

100.   Analysts believer the format faces competition in the short term from the rival Divx pay-per-view format and, over the long term, from digital cable TV.