1.   Analysts also noted that by taking on the task of operating AltaVista, the deal will help CMGI avoid a regulatory classification as an investment company.

2.   Analysts said the deal may help lift other biotech stocks as well if investors start hunting for hidden values elsewhere in the industry.

3.   And the Sacramento Kings, riding an eight-game losing streak, hoped that a risky deal would help them finally reach the playoffs.

4.   Angels manager Terry Collins believes the deal will also help the Angels, personnel-wise, in the future.

5.   AOL founder Steve Case is likely hoping the Netscape deal will help build defenses against expected onslaughts from the retooled Microsoft Network.

6.   Another top television executive said that the deal should help shield Viacom and CBS from the vagaries of film and television production.

7.   At the same time, it promises investors that the deal will nonetheless help it sell more rooms, cars and bookings in its big resort timeshare exchange system.

8.   At the same time, the deal helps General Mills to advance its ambition of becoming a food company with a broad portfolio of products.

9.   All of the manufacturers hope the deals will help them sell more high-definition television sets and broadcast equipment.

10.   Bunnell said the deal will help Apple a great deal by reassuring its customers about the future of the platform.