21.   Declines in Japanese stocks prompt speculation investors will sell yen-denominated assets and convert the proceeds into dollars and other currencies.

22.   During summer workouts that prompted speculation about his return, Jordan had back spasms, tendinitis in his knee and two cracked ribs.

23.   During the Atlanta convention, John F. Kennedy Jr. brought the delegates to their feet with his introduction, a speech that prompted speculation about his own political future.

24.   Every discovery of huge bones, it seems, prompted speculation that they belonged to this hero or that giant.

25.   Employment reports are widely viewed as the most market-moving of economic releases and can prompt speculation of higher rates.

26.   Falling Japanese stocks prompt speculation foreigners selling the securities will convert the yen proceeds into other currencies.

27.   For the Indians, the trade prompted instant speculation that they would not sign Albert Belle, their best hitter, who is a free agent.

28.   He may yet force change at Roche, because he sold the stock to Novartis, prompting speculation of a takeover by the larger company.

29.   However, the move prompted speculation that the company might soon file for bankruptcy, a possibility Corimon executives dismissed.

30.   Initial reports had prompted speculation that the attackers might be Israeli settlers.