1.   A valuation of a smaller company must take account of its potential as a takeover target.

2.   Harrison said a crucial issue was the continued speculation that Fairfax was a prime takeover target.

3.   On something of a buying binge lately and snapping up smaller cable operators, Cogeco is itself seen as a takeover target.

4.   Since Apple has long been rumored to be a takeover target, the letter added to the angst in Cupertino.

5.   American Express Co. led the gains amid speculation it could be a takeover target.

6.   American Express Co. led the gains on speculation it could be a takeover target.

7.   American Waste Services Inc. and Kimmins Environmental Service Corp. are seen as Huizenga takeover targets, CNBC correspondent Dan Dorfman reported today.

8.   Alza, based in Palo Alto, Calif., has long been rumored as a takeover target, but its deals with other pharmaceutical companies made any acquisition tricky.

9.   American Express Co. paced the advance amid speculation it could be a takeover target.

10.   American Express Corp. led the market higher amid speculation it could be a takeover target.