61.   It is not well-positioned to deliver its services over cables lines, although there is speculation of possible deals to gain access to these high-speed pipelines.

62.   Just the week before Alvord called Murray to suggest a deal, there had been a big burst in trading in Shawmut stock, raising speculation of a takeover.

63.   Jardine Fleming Securities trimmed its Hong Kong research team by five analysts earlier this month, amid speculation of more job cuts to be announced next week.

64.   Kamkar said Ahlia shares are rising due to speculation of bonus shares being distributed.

65.   Meantime the deutsche mark dropped against other European currencies and the dollar amid speculation of lower German rates.

66.   Marshall declined to comment on speculation of a possible takeover of Inca Kola by Coca-Cola or Inchcape.

67.   More positively in the U.S., gaming companies gained amid speculation of impending mergers.

68.   More positively in the U.S., gaming companies may gain amid speculation of impending mergers.

69.   National Power and PowerGen stock fell in London, reversing increases of the past two weeks fueled by speculation of takeover bids.

70.   Neither the hospital nor those close to him would even confirm that he was ill or had an aneurysm, leading to widespread speculation of his death.