1.   Analysts said growth will level off this year and next as the company slows its acquisition drive.

2.   Tribune Co. said it expects earnings to rise this year and next as the strong economy drives advertising growth at its newspapers and television stations.

3.   Bush hinted that they might be next up as targets in the war against terrorism.

4.   Koizumi introduced the cap on bond issues this year to March and next as part of a drastic reform pledge to lift the economy out of recession.