41.   German government bonds rose as U.S. Treasuries stabilized and the Bundesbank sowed speculation of further cuts in German interest rates.

42.   Fuller acknowledged that while such an arrangement might fuel speculation of a first step in a takeover of Mirant, she insisted that perception would be wrong.

43.   German government bonds climbed for the third day after a Bundesbank council member fanned fast-spreading speculation of lower interest rates.

44.   Hague has succeeded in quieting speculation of an early exit from power by consolidating his control of the party with a shift to the right.

45.   Halifax intends to convert to a public company, National and Provincial is being merged with Abbey National and there is speculation of other consolidations.

46.   Han said investment in property development sector is likely to speed up the speculation of real estate and trigger inflation.

47.   He also cautioned against speculation of an immediate breakthrough in the discussions.

48.   He also talked about prevalent speculation of a rift between Barkley and KJ.

49.   Han investment in property development sector is likely to speed up the speculation of real estate and trigger inflation.

50.   He may yet force change at Roche, because he sold the stock to Novartis, prompting speculation of a takeover by the larger company.