71.   Robinson-Humphrey analyst Bryan Elliott said the settlement ends the free flow of money spewing from both sides while the takeover attempt was being waged.

72.   Shares in small but profitable manufacturing companies without major shareholders have soared in recent months on takeover attempts or expectations of them.

73.   Shares of large Florida companies rose to their highest level this week, after Cordis Corp. became the target of a hostile takeover attempt.

74.   Shares of New Star Trading doubled this year, boosted by the hostile takeover attempt.

75.   Should one begin, Goldman could find itself assisting in an unwelcome takeover attempt of a former client.

76.   Some industry watchers saw the bid as a publicity stunt by Quark, but one analyst said the takeover attempt spotlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both companies.

77.   So a marriage to LG is a possibility in the event of a takeover attempt.

78.   Still, if the suits fade, the stock will soar on its own, and the rewards of a takeover attempt would evaporate, analysts say.

79.   Such a move sometimes precedes a takeover attempt.

80.   That move, defended by the company as a necessary step to protect it from hostile takeover attempts, further angered Beijing.