11.   The deal also fanned speculation about another wave of consolidation in the telephone industry.

12.   The dollar fell against the mark after a Bundesbank council member fanned speculation German interest rates may soon rise.

13.   The dollar got an early boost when Bundesbank President Hans Tietmeyer fanned speculation that the German central bank will cut a key interest rate this week.

14.   The dollar plunged against the deutsche mark and other European currencies after a top central banker fanned speculation Germany no longer wants a weaker currency.

15.   The dollar, meanwhile, plunged against the deutsche mark and other European currencies after a top central banker fanned speculation Germany no longer wants a weaker currency.

16.   The jump fanned speculation that the Bank of England will raise interest rates in coming months.

17.   The report fanned speculation by analysts and investors that a Westinghouse purchase would accelerate a merger between Framatome and GEC Alsthom.

18.   The reports fanned speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia may not need to slash interest rates to stimulate the economy.

19.   The sale last month of its Thomson Directories unit and its exit from the Spanish market fanned that speculation.

20.   The sale of its U.K.-based Thomson Directories unit and exit from the Spanish market fanned that speculation.