1.   Analysts have said purchases were most likely to be related to its specialty businesses -- and many analysts expect more acquisitions to come.

2.   Ashland is seeking to foster the growth of its specialty chemical business, Brothers said.

3.   At one point, he had a specialty painting business.

4.   Before combining the packaging business, Grace will spin off its specialty chemicals business to shareholders.

5.   A look at how tough it is to succeed in the specialty food business.

6.   But Off The Beaten Path has not only become acceptable, it is well known throughout the specialty travel business, and with travel agents.

7.   Carpenter is a specialty materials business that makes and sells stainless steel, titanium and other products.

8.   Demand for most specialty additives and specialty plastics businesses was good during the quarter, the company said.

9.   Hoechst said it will spin off its specialty chemicals business in exchange for new shares in the Swiss company.

10.   In addition to running a successful specialty marketing business, he does promotional work for Sprint every weekend at NFL stadiums.