51. Kaufman Brothers investment analyst Vik Grover wrote a report that helped fuel the speculation. 52. Meanwhile he fuels speculation, suggesting he is so uncomfortable with both parties that he might try to re-invent politics by somehow regrouping the great philosophical middle around himself. 53. Meetings last week between senior Japanese and U.S. finance officials fueled speculation that central banks will join to defend the yen. 54. One of the states under consideration is said to be California, fueling speculation that Sanders may want to play for San Francisco or Oakland sometime next season. 55. Rank and file firefighters said they were told not to speak with reporters, which fueled speculation that workers were close to the day-care center and Social Security office. 56. Recent strength in Japanese stocks and surging bond yields have fueled speculation about a stronger-than-expected recovery, traders said. 57. President Lee fueled that speculation by canceling at the last minute a planned speech to a conference of local executives in Taipei Thursday, the Economic Daily News reported. 58. Reports last week showing declining business and consumer confidence, sluggish retail sales and stubbornly high unemployment fueled the speculation. 59. Safety-Kleen is scheduled to report earnings on Monday, and Hutchinson said anticipation of that announcement may be fueling the speculation. 60. Sampras fueled the speculation when asked if he suddenly had a change of heart about playing singles. |