1.   His death was found officially to have been suicide, but rumours continued that he had been murdered amid symbols of underworld vengeance.

2.   Copper prices nosedived for the third straight session on the London Metal Exchange Monday as rumours continued to swirl about the withdrawal of Japanese giant Sumitomo from the market.

3.   They said bid rumours continued to surround the stock.

4.   Villeneuve, however, refused to confirm that he would be staying with Williams next season as rumours continued that he is to lead a new Formula One team.

5.   Rumours continued to circulate in London that British supermarket group Tesco would launch a counterbid for DDF.

6.   Rumours continued to swirl that Tesco could launch a bid for Docks de France, countering a hostile offer by French group Auchan.