1.   There was unconfirmed speculation that Ahmad Rashad provided the stimulation.

2.   Reuters shares had risen early Wednesday on unconfirmed speculation that there might be a settlement in the case.

3.   There was unconfirmed speculation that the Bank of Japan was intervening in the currency market to buy dollars in early Tokyo trading Thursday.

4.   Traders said the dollar got a boost from unconfirmed speculation the Bank of Japan was intervening in the currency market to buy dollars.