41.   But analysts now consider inflation a far less potent threat than recession.

42.   But financial analysts do not consider auction houses a desirable investment right now.

43.   But many analysts consider the U.S.-backed war on drugs in Colombia a failure.

44.   But many analysts now consider a rise in short interest as a bullish stock market indicator because the borrowed shares eventually must be repurchased.

45.   But many analysts consider it unlikely that the rebels or their leader, who calls himself Subcomandante Marcos, will accept it.

46.   But most analysts consider a popular vote-electoral vote split unlikely.

47.   First runner-up is Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, a dazzling campaigner with a war record, and a Catholic, which political analysts consider a plus.

48.   General Dynamics Corp. is considered by analysts to be a likely buyer, while Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. and Litton are considered potential sellers.

49.   In a move that many analysts considered political suicide, Feingold refused an offer from the Democratic Party to counter the GOP ads with issue ads of its own.

50.   It also has trust, investment and other financial services units that analysts consider well run.