51.   For years many industry watchers have agreed consolidation is inevitable, but it is now urgent, says Jagdish Sheth, marketing professor at Emory University.

52.   Grocery industry watchers say not all the benefits to the companies will be strictly monetary.

53.   Hitachi has improved its storage offerings, say industry watchers.

54.   However, some industry watchers said the agreement, which must be approved by regulatory agencies, was a blow to MCI Corp.

55.   However, cable viewers may face higher subscription prices down the line as ESPN is forced to pass its costs along to local cable operators, industry watchers said.

56.   However, some industry watchers are skeptical about how well multimedia products educate children.

57.   In a move that took computer industry watchers by surprise, the Apple board ousted Amelio just one week before the company is expected to report another quarterly loss.

58.   Industry watchers are divided into two camps.

59.   Industry watchers are not surprised by the development.

60.   Industry watchers are skeptical that Meyers can help the troubled company.