31.   If trading had reopened before Yahoo made its announcement, the stock could have continued to slide as investors speculated that the news would not be good.

32.   In particular, investors now speculate that employment figures released Friday may indicate the Canadian economy may be starting to rebound, Wright said.

33.   Indeed, bond investors are already speculating on which countries will be allowed to adopt the euro as their currency.

34.   Indiana stocks fell after advancing for five straight days, led by Emmis Broadcasting Corp., as investors speculated that higher interest rates could slow profit growth.

35.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks rose as investors speculated that retailers would release better-than-expected sales results later this week.

36.   Interest rates have climbed as investors speculated that the economy may have more strength than earlier thought.

37.   Investors also are speculating the central bank will again raise rates.

38.   Investors also speculated that larger telecommunications companies may take a stake in U.K. cable firms, which also provide telephone services to their customers.

39.   Investors are speculating legal problems in Argentina may delay plans by GasAndes SA to build a gas pipeline to Chile from Argentina, analysts said.

40.   Investors are speculating that a foreign utility is buying up Endesa shares, he said.