71.   But he said the move was designed to give the London Stock Exchange more flexibility in raising capital for new, competitive ventures and in accelerating decision-making.

72.   But it also tried to redefine itself as a corporate impresario by containing all producing functions, including raising capital, within the company.

73.   But it would be virtually impossible for a start-up to raise enough capital to build lab space and hire researchers for five or six projects.

74.   But if he decides to raise fresh capital, there is a simple way around that obstacle, he notes with a shrug.

75.   But in the bond market, Lucent must now pay more than competitors like Nortel Networks and Cisco Systems to raise capital.

76.   But several startup companies aim to remedy that if they can raise the necessary capital.

77.   But raising capital -- whether through borrowing or by lining up other investors -- means giving up control in one form or another.

78.   But several of the largest bidders had trouble raising capital and ran into financial trouble.

79.   But the trend has accelerated, as equity markets have taken on a bigger role in raising capital for corporations around the world and regulations have been loosened further.

80.   But the fourth quarter tends to be the slowest for securities firms because the business of raising capital for companies slows.