1.   Analysts said they expect bidding to be brisk.

2.   Bidding for MGM was one of his toughest challenges, Ezersky said.

3.   Bidding is a costly process, and they got beaten badly today.

4.   Bidding is a two-stage process.

5.   Bidding is open.

6.   Bidding was healthy.

7.   Bidding was in line with expectations, analysts said.

8.   Bidding was less than enthusiastic.

9.   Bidding was spirited.

10.   Bidding was strong, analysts said, because the Federal Reserve will likely continue to lower interest rates to bolster the economy in the months ahead.