21.   Such performances have many analysts forecasting a robust first quarter.

22.   That has some analysts predicting lower returns per license for the federal government this time around.

23.   That has many analysts warning of increasing labor costs, which account for two-thirds of consumer prices.

24.   That has many analysts watching for an impending increase in labor costs, which account for two-thirds of consumer prices.

25.   The Boston-based firm had analysts in only one of the four best-performing industries.

26.   The deal to acquire Lotus has many analysts thinking so, but the company says no.

27.   The growth has some analysts worrying that the number of theaters will eventually outstrip the demand from moviegoers.

28.   The merger, which has been deemed a success by most industry observers, now has some analysts anxiously awaiting the next deal.

29.   The optimistic outlook springs from the recent decline in interest rates, which has some analysts betting on a rebound for housing.

30.   The recent surge in share prices for Internet companies has analysts wondering whether financial performance is irrelevant for many of the small investors jumping in.