51.   Dell, Agilent and Palm all have come out with cautious comments about their business prospects.

52.   Directors said they are confident of the business prospects for the ensuing financial year, even though the current economic circumstances have had an effect on the construction industry.

53.   It also shows concerns that weak stock prices are hurting business prospects at home, forcing some companies to cut jobs and investment in new equipment.

54.   JAPANESE investors in Johor are still upbeat about business prospects in the State despite fears of an economic slowdown in the country.

55.   Mr Deeson said that the Hong Kong Plaza in Shanghai was performing very well, with very good business prospects.

56.   Normalized relations also will allow the United States to negotiate trade, investment and tax treaties with Vietnam, all considered essential to maximizing U.S. business prospects.

57.   Officials at Starbucks say business prospects in Japan are strong because something like coffee meant for daily consumption is not affected by downturns.

58.   Officials at Starbucks remain optimistic about its business prospects in Japan, saying that something like coffee meant for daily consumption is not affected by downturns.

59.   SUNWAY City Bhd said it is constantly on the lookout for suitable joint venture partners to enhance its business prospects.

60.   The Confederation of British Industry said two-thirds of company executives it polled believed the suicide hijackings in New York and Washington had damaged business prospects.