1. Analysts said the move reflected mounting concern in the wireless telecommunications industry about the cost of moving to its so-called third generation of services. 2. Analyst San Pietro believes the moves by Raytheon reflect a decision to continue strengthening its position in the tough market for defense and aerospace companies. 3. Analysts said the move reflected the acceleration of changes affecting newspapers nationwide. 4. AOL says the move merely reflects its ability, during the quarter, to squeeze lower prices out of the network providers. 5. Alco said the move reflects a growing strategic conflict between the two businesses. 6. All the moves reflect the need to grow sales and cut costs in an industry where historically high margins have dropped in recent years, analysts say. 7. Both moves reflect warp-speed changes in the financial services world. 8. By any other name, the move reflects a stunning about-face by protectors of the free market who historically have fought efforts to regulate or resuscitate private industry. 9. Critics dismiss the gesture as a gimmick, but the move reflects the powerful role that religion continues to play in American politics. 10. Dole supporters said the tactical move reflects the political realities confronting the Republican challenger in the final three weeks of the campaign. |