Perhaps this development will bring speculation that Stephen has loosened up, but I wouldn't read too much into it.

Thorn's comment brought much attention and speculation to what Carter's plans would be after the season.

Both brought widespread speculation about their authenticity and validity.

Most of the time, a stranger's appearance in a peasant village brought gossip and speculation.

The 1920s brought significant real estate development and speculation to the city during the great Florida land boom (and bust).

We will be bringing live results, analysis and speculation as they occur.

What they settled on was oil futures, and those futures brought speculation.

Scholars profess to have lost interest in pursuing the search for origins, perhaps because past efforts have brought nothing but confused and contradictory speculation.

Vinokourov rode separately from his teammates, bringing speculation regarding Ullrich's role in the team.

However, in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, such a move would only bring more unwelcome attention and speculation from the media.