61.   Scouts from at least six teams attended a game against Boston, fueling speculation Lacroix is ready to deal.

62.   Secretary of State Madeleine Albright also fueled such speculation with comments to reporters on Capitol Hill following a briefing for members of Congress.

63.   Shinn has fueled the speculation by moving his legal residence to Florida, where he has owned a home for several years.

64.   Signs of economic strength could fuel speculation for higher interest rates, and signs of weakness could raise expectations for lower rates.

65.   So Lane resigned, fueling speculation of a rift with Ellison or a tie-in to the now-infamous Microsoft-related Dumpster diving.

66.   Still, Concert remains relatively weak in Asia, another fast-growing market, fueling speculation it will now turn its attention to finding a partner there.

67.   Stronger-than-expected numbers could fuel speculation the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates soon.

68.   Stronger-than-expected results may fuel speculation of higher Japanese rates and strengthen the yen.

69.   Such speculation was fueled by two factors.

70.   Surging U.S. stocks, which rose to record highs Friday, fueled speculation investors will keep buying dollars to purchase U.S. securities.