11.   Investor groups said they had received no direct communication about the reported deal but were hoping it was true.

12.   Mitsubishi Australia refused to comment on the reported deal, the paper said.

13.   None of the principals in the reported deal would discuss it Wednesday.

14.   She said the United States was satisfied with the reported deal.

15.   Symington and his lawyer would not confirm or deny the reported deal, saying the content of the negotiations was to remain secret.

16.   The agreement puts these controls in place, and U.S. Ambassador Madeleine Albright said Monday that the United States was satisfied with the reported deal.

17.   The other matter for the market today is a reported deal in the works for American Airlines to purchase TWA.

18.   The reported deal could be presented for discussion Tuesday among the nine Northern Ireland parties participating in the Belfast talks.

19.   The reported deal would create a music publishing titan with Jackson as half-owner.

20.   The reported deal would shut out the Rally for Congolese Democracy.