Lotus will introduce an unusual program, long the subject of industry speculation, that incorporates several artificial-intelligence techniques.

Digital is also planning to sell off certain businesses, perhaps even its computer services unit, according to industry speculation.

The agreement, which has been the subject of industry speculation for several weeks, is expected to be even broader than what has already been reported.

And industry speculation is that at least two bidders are likely.

The industry speculation was that the inventory would be 100.4 million head, about 5 percent below that of a year ago.

Whether they will be sufficient to end a painful era of flat sales and slumping profits, though, is the subject of endless industry speculation.

Yesterday's announcement puts to an end several years of industry speculation about Amazon's plans for the digital music business.

But he said he plans to stick with the line's manufacturer, Chaus, despite industry speculation.

But there is also considerable industry speculation over whether more than a token success will be tolerated.

Mr. Wilson's appointment came after weeks of industry speculation.