1.   Apple has been the subject of takeover rumors for years.

2.   Apple has been the subject of takeover rumors on and off for several years.

3.   BMW has been the subject of repeated takeover rumors, but the company has adamantly denied any interest in selling.

4.   A few more takeover rumors and the stock of Electronic Arts could be back where it was a year ago.

5.   But for the moment, the takeover rumors may be overdone.

6.   He said shares of Scimed, which is based in Maple Grove, Minn., had been moving up, as takeover rumors had circulated on Wall Street.

7.   Indeed, the company has been the subject of takeover rumors for months.

8.   Its industry is consolidating, and takeover rumors are swirling in London.

9.   Lotus has also been the frequent subject of takeover rumors in recent years.

10.   Meanwhile, takeover rumors circulate.