1.   But pessimism and mistrust are so deep seated on both sides that analysts wonder if a political framework can be established.

2.   But some analysts wonder how much longer either can be counted on.

3.   But there are signs those profits are falling, and many analysts wonder how Dell can continue to increase its overall profits while cutting prices.

4.   Even so, some analysts wonder if IBM is still too spread out to be successful in any one area.