71.   But industry analysts think Compaq will eventually abandon these product lines.

72.   But many analysts think the American currency still has room to rise.

73.   But if the move to a single European currency is delayed, or ended, some analysts think there will be less pressure on central banks to sell gold.

74.   But many analysts think at least some of the search-engine companies will come through for stockholders over time.

75.   But most analysts think that Gore will win the vast majority of the black vote and a majority of Hispanic votes as well.

76.   But many analysts had thought the speculative tide in the bond markets had eased.

77.   But many analysts think that the next quarter will also be weak.

78.   But most analysts think it is going to take a small miracle to sell Robertson Stephens for that much.

79.   But now that Novartis has sold its agricultural unit, analysts do not think the company will make an acquisition that would put it back in the business.

80.   But other analysts think not, and the company seems inclined to shy from a confrontation.