11.   Against the deutsche mark, the dollar rose amid renewed speculation that the Bundesbank will cut the discount rate to bolster the German economy, traders said.

12.   All this has led to renewed speculation about Merrill allying itself with a bigger partner, including Chase Manhattan Bank.

13.   Bucking the trend, life insurers climbed amid renewed speculation one or more of the companies may be the target of a takeover bid, traders said.

14.   Colombian stocks rose for the first time in four days, led by Bancoquia amid renewed speculation that the bank will be acquired.

15.   Crude oil dropped today amid renewed speculation Iraq could begin exporting oil under a United Nations plan by the end of the year.

16.   Former Sen. John Danforth of Missouri, who pulled himself out of the running more than a month ago, is drawing renewed speculation as well.

17.   In Copenhagen, banks rose on renewed speculation about mergers.

18.   Insurance companies are also expected to climb in the next month amid renewed speculation there may be announcements of further corporate transactions.

19.   It fell versus the mark on renewed speculation that Germany may soon raise interest rates.

20.   Market participants expressed concern the new issue might not sell well amid renewed speculation interest rates are heading higher.