51.   In the news release this morning, the company denied speculation it would seek to acquire a larger stake in Phar-Mor.

52.   Interest in the stock was little affected when a Laura Ashley spokesman denied speculation the unprofitable company might be sold.

53.   Its chairman denied speculation the maker of consumer electronics is in talks to be sold.

54.   Jordan denied speculation that CBS will buy the rest of the company.

55.   Juppe and Finance Minister Jean Arthuis denied press speculation about tensions between the government and the Bank of France, champion of the strong-franc policy.

56.   Kia companies rebounded after tumbling in the past three days after the group denied speculation it has financial problems.

57.   Kmart has denied the speculation.

58.   Komercni officials said the bond portfolio was convenient for taxes and denied speculation the bank was attempting to control the bond market.

59.   Korea First Bank denied the speculation.

60.   Mannesmann Mobilfunk GmbH denied the speculation.