Steve Young's impending retirement from the San Francisco 49ers will renew speculation about his joining ABC's "Monday Night Football."

On October 27, 2005, Miers withdrew her nomination, again renewing speculation about a possible Gonzales nomination.

The problems the bank faces have recently renewed speculation that it may seek to merge with another, bigger financial institution.

This, naturally, has only renewed speculation about her motives.

The deal, reported today by Bloomberg News, will most likely renew speculation that G.M. will spin off Hughes to shareholders.

The loss of the blue-chip Jaguar and Sony brands are renewing speculation about the pace of the lagging agency's turnaround efforts, soon to enter their third year.

They have also renewed speculation of potential MLS expansion.

Mr. Allen's departure will inevitably renew speculation about a possible merger between Delta and Continental Airlines, which explored the idea briefly last year.

Currency dealers said continued signs of an economic slowdown in the United States helped depress the dollar by renewing speculation that the Federal Reserve would lower interest rates.

The family rift has renewed speculation among some on Wall Street that the Dolans could be driven to put Cablevision up for sale.