21.   Better-than-expected earnings at the electronics company Siebe Plc and takeover speculation surrounding investment bank Hambros Plc also boosted stocks.

22.   Both companies have been the subject of keen takeover speculation on Wall Street in recent years as consolidation in the industry has picked up pace.

23.   Both Odwalla and Coca-Cola officials declined to comment on the takeover speculation.

24.   A Crestar spokesman declined to comment on takeover speculation.

25.   A resurgence of takeover speculation boosted the market Thursday and Friday and should set the pace for the week ahead.

26.   Brokerage company stocks have been rising on a combination of that takeover speculation and expectations of a rebound in the markets.

27.   But the takeover speculation has already started.

28.   But the rises could be takeover speculation as the industry consolidates.

29.   Buying the stock based on takeover speculation might best be left to the arbitragers, she said.

30.   Callaway has also been the object of American Brands takeover speculation.