Most retail analysts and investment bankers will not discuss potential buyers, largely because they are hoping to get some banking business of their own from one.

In fact, some analysts and industry executives are quietly discussing the possibility that only a handful of the 30-odd proposed terminals will be built.

Four analysts discuss the effects of the proposed merger.

A company spokesman said several analysts at the conference had discussed the possibility of inventory write-downs among technology companies.

While the celebrations continued in the capital, analysts in New York and Chicago discussed the consequences of nationwide full investment.

In recent months, many analysts have been discussing the likelihood of a consolidation in the gambling industry.

Most bankers and analysts familiar with Macy's dire straits have openly discussed the bankruptcy issue for months.

The analysts did not discuss the possible reasons for Venus's many double faults or speculate on the potential effect of the blister.

Mr. Jonsson told the Big Board that analysts at the firm frequently discussed reports they were working on with colleagues and customers.

But she said the company official and the analyst could discuss the analyst's earnings forecast.