51.   Because of its size, analysts think Ames has a chance to regain momentum and keep larger rivals at bay.

52.   Before Monday, some analysts thought Lucent might strike a deal with Cisco.

53.   Beijing and Taipei were recently admitted to the World Trade Organization, which some analysts think will open the door for direct flights across the Taiwan Strait.

54.   Boston Scientific is planning to report fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday, and analysts think the problems may be even more pronounced.

55.   A slowdown would reduce the risks of an increase in inflation, which many analysts think is the main threat to sustained economic health.

56.   But a comparison of the way risk analysts think about safety with the way government balances risk against potential gain is sobering.

57.   But against other currencies, too, the dollar made remarkably powerful gains, and many analysts think the rise will continue.

58.   But analysts think iVillage can make it in the long haul.

59.   But analysts think some changes particularly involving Texas trackage rights may be in the offing.

60.   But analysts think that unless Adelphia can raise capital, it may find itself in violation of terms on its bonds that limit how much debt it can carry.