81.   Analysts said the deal was a win-win that would help Microsoft spread its Internet business to a mass market.

82.   Analysts said the deal was not a surprise, and made sense.

83.   Analysts said the deal was only the latest coup for Regeneron, which is based in Tarrytown, N.Y.

84.   Analysts said last night that the deal was more likely to be for stock since Malone typically does not like to pay capital gains taxes.

85.   Analysts said that the deal was a reflection of market realities, with the Internet Explorer having gained a meaningful share of Internet users.

86.   Analysts said the strength in both the stock and bond markets came in part from hope among investors that a budget deal was near.

87.   An endorsement deal with Huggies is in the works, he kidded.

88.   Analysts said the deal was a major win for Nextwave.

89.   Analysts said the deal was an appropriate exit strategy for Sequent, which despite market-leading technology has struggled to close sales in competition with far larger rivals.

90.   Analysts said the deal was attractive for both sides.