51.   But fund managers and others, including some European bankers, say the changes of the last few years will accelerate as companies compete for capital.

52.   But Mattel argued that the companies compete in different toy categories.

53.   But the Internet has become such a popular marketing tool that companies are competing for audience.

54.   But the new company will compete in arenas increasingly dominated by PepsiCo.

55.   But the pact between Nynex and Cablevision is much more significant because the market in which the two companies would compete is so much larger.

56.   But the two companies compete fiercely in trying to win over content owners and consumers.

57.   But these companies also compete with JDSU in some products.

58.   But Van Scotto, general manager, said his company has successfully competed against Ikea in both Seattle and Southern California.

59.   CallWave is benefiting from the fast-paced Internet, as more companies compete with new and improved services, said GTE spokesman Mike Raydo.

60.   Carroll said technology can enable unheralded companies to compete against entrenched rivals.