61.   Analysts speculated on whether it was the start of a takeover bid.

62.   Analysts speculated that Alagem was ousted because he was unable to stem losses, and one analyst said that health problems prompted Alagem to leave.

63.   Analysts speculated that Prudential might sell its financially weak health insurance business, following similar moves by Metropolitan Life and Travelers.

64.   Analysts speculated that the bridge loan could signal that the company was running short of money.

65.   Analysts speculated that the company might announce a stock split at its annual meeting on Thursday in New York.

66.   Analysts speculated that the company, faced with losses in the hundreds of millions, might want to bring the contentious dispute to an end.

67.   Analysts speculated that the resignation signaled bigger problems at the company than had earlier been anticipated and that more negative earnings news might be ahead.

68.   Analysts speculated that the shares were heavily traded because U.S. investors sold their holdings, many of which were then picked up by U.K. investors.

69.   Analysts speculated that Vodafone is most likely to emerge as the winner.

70.   Analysts speculated the cellular business would be spun off, rather than sold, presuming the IRS rules the transaction to be tax free.