1.   Some analysts cited shaky consumer confidence as a reason for the overall dismal sales.

2.   Analysts cite Arbed as an example of a company that took the necessary steps to boost underlying profitability.

3.   Analysts cite Chicago, Atlanta and Southern California as among the areas likely to see divestitures.

4.   Analysts cite increasing competition from other wine-producing countries, the Wine Institute said.

5.   Analysts cited a steep increase in mining and industrial production in February as the main reason behind forecasts of accelerated growth.

6.   Analysts cited improvements in apparel numbers as especially pleasing.

7.   Analysts have also cited high prices and growing competition as reasons to eschew the online grocery industry.

8.   Analysts can cite clear examples of elections in which the economy dominated.

9.   Analysts cite a number of factors, such as investor sentiment and declining share valuations, for thinking the market is ready for a rebound.

10.   Analysts cite inflation fears for falling share prices in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.