1.   The announcement has fueled speculation that the company will be the target of a takeover bid.

2.   Although Fisons rejected the offer, the merger announcement fueled speculation that other U.S. drug companies will be snatched up.

3.   The announcement fueled fears that a terrorist group might use the occasion of the millennium to mount an attack against Americans at home or abroad.

4.   The announcement fueled growing concern about the profitability of credit card companies.

5.   The announcement fueled speculation the Japanese government was about to announce measures to boost the U.S. currency.

6.   The announcement fuels speculation that he will take over as head of the Seattle Mariners baseball team.

7.   The announcement fueled drops in other leading U.K. biotech stocks as investors were reminded of the risks in biotechnology.

8.   The announcement fueled speculation of whether Sony has bungled a golden opportunity.

9.   The announcement further fueled talk that it might be acquired.

10.   The announcements fueled speculation that European central banks will soon lower interest rates further, as additional stimulus may be needed to boost growth.