With both sides eager to do business, speculation has mounted that a joint space station might be possible in the late 1990s.

Speculation mounted over whether Onassis will be buried next to her first husband.

With each defeat, and there have been 10 in 14 games, speculation mounts that he could be the first manager fired this season.

Speculation mounted that Watkiss would step up to assistant manager.

Speculation mounted further about whether or not John Diefenbaker would let his name stand.

In 2009 speculation was mounting that Murphy was approaching the end of his career.

Now speculation is mounting that Atkins may be in default on its debt payments.

Speculation mounted that such numbers could motivate the opposition to move to prompt an election sooner rather than later.

Shares of Aventis have risen nearly 14 percent in the last two weeks as speculation about a merger has mounted.

Speculation mounted that they were looking to sell Travel London to reduce their debts.