21.   And although losses from credit cards rose, earnings from other businesses around the world made up the difference, analysts said.

22.   An NBC spinoff would undoubtedly be a very attractive initial public offering, several Wall Street analysts said.

23.   An alliance of opposition parties may take control of parliament from President Carlos Menem and his ruling Peronist party in mid-term elections next month, analysts said.

24.   An alliance would be a good marriage, analysts said, because it would help both companies expand and strengthen their geographic reach, analysts said.

25.   Analysts said that had the NEC infusion not come through, Packard Bell would probably have had to sell out.

26.   Analysts said, however, sales growth of Cardizem and Verelan are slowing as the products mature.

27.   And among the big national chains reporting results, only Sears showed significant strength in the period, analysts said.

28.   And cost increases in olive oil, flour and cheese may be another, said an analyst who follows the trends.

29.   And a slowdown in consumer demand is likely to keep inflation in check this year, analysts said.

30.   And Iraqi officials said they believe most Security Council members want a quick implementation of the plan, analysts said, citing news reports from Baghdad.