Grow said its policy was not to comment on what it called market rumors.

American Express said its policy was not to comment on market rumors.

Spokesmen for both companies declined to comment yesterday on what they termed "market rumors."

Olivetti said it had been forced to make an early decision because of market rumors.

Sears never comments on market rumors, but sources close to the company also denied the report.

The Oklahoma company said it had been plagued by unfounded market rumors and negative articles.

He said the company chose to make the broad guidelines of the plan public today to quell market rumors.

Reports of his remarks fueled market rumors of an impending suspension.

Since announcing its hostile offer, it seems Qwest has had to deal with market rumors or comments almost every day.

Both firms decline to comment on such market rumors.