101.   They are likely to fight any hostile takeover attempt by buying up shares of their funds, traders say.

102.   Though there has been much speculation about takeover attempts in recent weeks, there is no sign yet that anyone is actually contemplating such a bid.

103.   To be sure, hostile takeover attempts still represent a minority of the record-breaking number of mergers today.

104.   Trans World Airlines Inc. said it adopted a shareholder rights plan to ward off any hostile takeover attempts.

105.   Trying to fend off a proxy battle next month, Teledyne Inc. says it is up for sale and asked hostile suitor WHX Corp. to abandon its takeover attempt.

106.   Undaunted, Olivetti is proceeding with its takeover attempt and will try to convince Telecom Italia shareholders it is the better choice.

107.   Vodafone is in the midst of a hostile takeover attempt against Mannesmann AG, which controls wireless networks in Germany, Italy and now Britain.

108.   Western objected last year to a friendly takeover attempt of ADT by Republic Industries Inc., which is controlled by H. Wayne Huizenga.

109.   When the head of National Medical Care announced a takeover attempt for that company last month, analysts were quick to praise the offer.

110.   While Bank of New York said that the position was purely for investment purposes, companies often take such large stakes as precursors to takeover attempts.