But analysts rarely issue reports predicting that a deal will happen, giving the idea legitimacy.

The company's shares fell $6.875, to $22.625, in Nasdaq trading after several analysts issued warnings about the order rate.

Computer stocks also finished higher; several analysts have issued bullish earnings projections in the last few days.

Several analysts issued negative comments about the company after a presentation it made in Houston.

Political analysts and opposition leaders issued forecasts for more political storms ahead.

Several analysts have issued reports favorable to Kodak, saying pressure from investors and the outside directors will force management to take aggressive steps toward improvement.

In the short term , however, the effect has been to increase price volatility, especially when analysts issue "strong buy" or "sell" recommendations.

Casino companies were hit by strong selling pressure after two analysts issued cautionary reports.

During the boom, analysts routinely issued glowing reports and "buy recommendations" on companies whose business the investment bankers would like to win.

The net result is that many retail analysts have still not issued "buy" recommendations for Sears stock.