41.   But less competition in the market also made Japan an more attractive destination for Wal-Mart, analysts added.

42.   But the question of how to deal with the huge numbers of loss-making state companies is expected to be on the agenda, analysts added.

43.   But this could be eroded if they fail to work out a joint bill, the analysts added.

44.   Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clarke would be forced into raising rates eventually, the analyst added.

45.   The report did not give names of listed firms involved and the analysts added the market gave a cold response to the news.

46.   Turnover was stronger than recently, which heralded that the rally would sustain for a longer time, analysts added.

47.   Market analysts added that the loss of Junkens should not lead to a major shakeup at the firm.

48.   One New York metals analyst added that the market had been hit by stock increases and weak demand from consumer countries.

49.   Political analysts added they expected the new cabinet to be formed within two weeks.

50.   Positive noises from Greenspan meanwhile could encourage an equity market rally, boosting demand for dollars, and pressurising the euro, the analyst added.