51.   Brown analyst raised his rating on the stock, saying Stryker should post strong earnings growth over the next three years.

52.   But Spanish political analysts are now raising the prospect of the Popular Party winning an outright majority when Spaniards vote early next year.

53.   Market analysts have raised concerns that, without a pickup in Argentine growth, the country might run short of cash to pay.

54.   Market analysts have raised concerns that, without a pickup in Argentine growth, the country might run short of cash.

55.   The optimistic outlook from Wal-Mart caused many retail analysts to raise their estimates for the coming quarters and full year.

56.   Wall Street analysts raised their fourth-quarter earnings estimates for many retailers, including Neiman Marcus and May Department Stores.

57.   However a telecommunications sector analyst raised doubts as to whether broadband Internet users would subscribe to the service in great numbers.

58.   In London, the Foreign Office welcomed the decision, saying that links had remained strong, and analysts raised prospects of privatisation opportunities.