1.   The divorce heightened speculation about a possible second Marriage.

2.   And his words seemed designed to heighten speculation that he has presidential ambitions.

3.   Ballooning cash reserves has heightened speculation about possible acquisitions.

4.   He called on Japan and the U.S. to support Korea, heightening speculation the government will first try to tap alternative funds.

5.   In NEW YORK, gold was steady after reports showing a strong U.S. economy heightened speculation that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again in the months ahead.

6.   Renewed weakness in the currency and a plunge in April foreign-exchange reserves heightened speculation the Reserve Bank may boost interest rates again to help restore confidence.

7.   Renewed weakness in the currency and a plunge in April foreign-exchange reserves heightened speculation of another interest-rate rise.

8.   Speculation was heightened when the Wizards hired as coach Doug Collins, who coached Jordan during his early years with the Chicago Bulls.

9.   The alliance with Packard Bell heightened speculation that NEC might be planning to abandon its unique system and move to IBM compatibility.

10.   The BBC report heightened speculation that the euro will be a weak currency, driving the dollar higher against the mark and other European currencies.