1.   The deal prompted speculation about further consolidation in the sector.

2.   This observation prompts the speculation that chains of right-handed amino acids will form left-handed a-helices and this does seem to be so.

3.   Fighting in San Salvador continued longer than elsewhere, prompting speculation that dissident groups within the FMLN were ignoring the leadership.

4.   The cessation of the talks prompted speculation that Palestinian moderates would come under increased pressure to abandon their policy of negotiation and resume the armed struggle against Israel.

5.   The move has prompted renewed speculation that a General Election will be held in April.

6.   And the proposed merger has prompted speculation about a new round of consolidation in the airline industry.

7.   Another skeleton, of a woman being called Luzia, which was found in Brazil, has prompted speculation of another origins scenario.

8.   Another fire burned the day before off Gatlin Boulevard, prompting speculation that it was never entirely extinguished and reignited.

9.   Bonds benefitted from falling share prices, which prompted speculation investors might look for stable returns in fixed-income investments.

10.   Bonds have fallen over the past two weeks as a spate of news articles prompted speculation central bankers are preparing to raise rates from historic lows.