1.   Last night analysts were speculating that this figure might have to be increased to cover the overstatements.

2.   Analysts also speculated that Unitrin might solicit a higher offer from another bidder or offer its own alternatives to enhance shareholder value.

3.   Analysts are speculating that Hopewell, which is heavily in debt, will need to find a partner like CKI to fund the next segment of that road.

4.   Analysts could only speculate on the possible price of a Genentech IPO.

5.   Analysts had been speculating that the two ailing steelmakers might unite.

6.   Analysts had speculated the drop in stockpiles was the result of the inability of silver production by mines to keep up with industrial usage.

7.   Analysts have speculated about travel agents.

8.   Analysts have speculated for more than a year that Bogle would retire because of concern about his health.

9.   Analysts have speculated NatWest might look to merge with another British or European bank amid a consolidating business in Europe ahead of monetary union in two years.

10.   Analysts speculate federal Reserve may act soon to cut interest rates again.