91.   Bentsen told reporters before a speech Monday afternoon on trade policy that the rising speculation about his departure during the last month was premature.

92.   Bentsen said he is gratified by the speculation about a mayoral bid but on balance prefers policy-making at the federal level.

93.   Blackhawks Coach Craig Hartsburg would not discuss speculation about a trade of Probert on Sunday.

94.   Blocher, addressing speculation about possible mergers and acquisitions involving Swiss companies, said Ems has no plans to merge.

95.   Both the German and the French markets are rife with speculation about potential transactions.

96.   Bowler said he had heard no speculation about a merger or takeover of U.S. Bancorp.

97.   Bratton lectured reporters, saying that their speculation about his relationship with Giuliani hurt the city.

98.   Brazilian stocks suffered their biggest decline in five weeks amid speculation about a possible devaluation of the real and speculation about failing brokerages.

99.   ...Scott has asked his team to ignore speculation about his job security.

100.   A bigger-than-expected increase would likely re-ignite speculation about a Fed rate increase and may send bonds tumbling, traders and investors said.