51.   She said she informed the company with the higher offer, Viaticus Inc., how much she wanted, and it was approved in a few hours.

52.   Some news reports suggested that if Fisons officials got a higher offer, they would recommend the bid to the board.

53.   Still, Goldman said he thought there was room for a higher offer.

54.   Still, investors and analysts said Starwood could easily come back with a higher offer.

55.   That left an opening for a bank wanting to scoop up California branches to make a higher offer.

56.   The agreement raises the possibility that Wells Fargo will make a higher offer for Los Angeles-based First Interstate.

57.   The agreement raises the possibility that Wells Fargo will make a higher offer for First Interstate.

58.   The deal fell through when Comcast Corp. attempted to start a bidding war for QVC by making a higher offer for the stock.

59.   The Chispas rose on investor expectation that another buyer might make a higher offer, Fernandez said.

60.   The fee presents a major stumbling block to any higher offer for Vons, a California supermarket chain.