21.  But Calvert D. Crary, a stock analyst here, was unruffled.

22.  But David Bradley, a stock analyst at J.P. Morgan, said that the new vehicles would be worth the wait.

23.  But George Nichols, stock analyst for Morningstar.com, said there are many unanswered questions about both Duet and MusicNet.

24.  But if stock analysts were shocked by the news, there are indications that some people were not.

25.  But gaming stock analysts appeared unfazed by the news.

26.  But large investors bring to the table billions of dollars, business credibility and sustained coverage by Wall Street stock analysts.

27.  But many stock analysts say recent volatility in the far larger stock markets in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina do not reflect the economic fundamentals.

28.  But Ruchi Madan, a stock analyst with Salomon Smith Barney, said the banking company might buy back stock or bolster reserves against potential loan losses.

29.  But some stock analysts argued that other, potentially bigger problems were beginning to surface in the United States.

30.  But some stock analysts questioned whether the practice can be sustained and wondered how long the company can increase snack sales without raising prices.