41.   But, with Israel having by far the strongest army in the region, analysts point to other political concerns.

42.   In Africa, analysts point toward Sudan, an Islamic state whose relationship with the United States is openly hostile.

43.   Many analysts point to a lack of national unity, which they view as essential for Colombia to make any progress toward defeating or debilitating the FARC.

44.   Many technology stocks turned higher as analysts pointed to their strong fundamentals.

45.   Most analysts point to Asia.

46.   Most analysts point to the prevailing economic fundamentals and say there is no big surprise in sight that would knock the stock market off its pinnacle.

47.   Nonetheless, many private analysts pointed to disquieting elements of weakness in the monthly tally that might lead to the economy stalling in the months ahead.

48.   On the revenue side, analysts pointed to larger-than-expected individual income tax receipts.

49.   Other analysts pointed to rumors of a significant breakthrough in the stalemated trade talks with Japan concerning the sale of U.S. auto parts.

50.   Other analysts point to the presence in Boston-based mutual fund companies, such as Fidelity Investments and Putnam Investments.