1.   Andree refused to confirm speculation in the auto industry that Toyota Motor Corporate Services will relocate its headquarters to the Midwest from New York.

2.   Another possible announcement could confirm speculation that Home Depot is lining up an entry into Europe, Hood said.

3.   A Buenaventura official said they have heard nothing official, but confirmed the speculation.

4.   A spokesman for Coke refused to confirm the speculation.

5.   After the gilt market closed the Bank of England governor Eddie George confirmed recent speculation that the central bank was no longer calling for higher interest rates.

6.   For the record, no one would confirm such speculation.

7.   Hashimoto declined to confirm speculation he met former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone last night to discuss Cabinet appointments.

8.   His statement confirmed speculation among world copper traders last week that Codelco was buying supplies.

9.   In late afternoon trading, the Ministry of Finance confirmed speculation that Japan will cooperate with Singapore and Hong Kong to boost the dollar by buying the U.S. currency.

10.   In Japan, Case also confirmed industry speculation of a joint venture.