Sentences with phrase «spark speculation»

The comments spark speculation LG will drop the annual upgrades, potentially a response to its flagship phones being largely been ignored by the market.

There's also a BiTurbo Whisper Diesel in performance Opel / Vauxhall Astra models rated 158 horsepower, certain to spark speculation of a Cruze SS CDTi.

It brought the curtain down on the most inconsistent season in the young club's six - year history and will inevitably spark speculation about the future of Spanish coach.

The news sparked speculation of a more aggressive BOJ, as Abe has made it clear that he would like to see Shirakawa replaced by someone with a more dovish bent.

Still, the timing and seeming abruptness of O'Reilly's vacation announcement sparked some speculation that his absence is connected to the ongoing scandal stemming from The New York Times «recent report that Fox and O'Reilly have paid out $ 13 million to five women who accused the anchor of sexual harassment.

Musk last year hired chip design legend Jim Keller, who had been at AMD (amd) for years, sparking speculation that the electric carmaker would go that route to enhance the self - driving capability of future vehicles.

The news was too delicious not to consume, and immediately sparked speculation — what other oddly specific phrases had the rules officials deemed unworthy of uttering at Augusta National?

Now, activist investor Jana Partners is aggravating for Whole Foods to sell, sparking speculation that private equity firms may be interested in the asset.

The best wage growth since 2009 sparked speculation that incoming Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell may have to raise interest rates more than the three times the central bank has forecast in order to tame inflation this year.

The breakdown in deal talks sparked speculation among analysts and investors about whether Kraft might attempt to purchase another large consumer goods company as a backup plan.

Back in March, Iger's contract was extended until July 2019, sparking speculation he could enter the 2020 election.

As the lack of this kind of «windowing» approach was one of the things that led to Swift leaving Spotify in the first place, the announcement sparked speculation that she might return to the service once it was introduced.

Trump's announcement of plans to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports have sparked speculation that National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn, who is reportedly against the tariffs, might leave.

The pope's comments, delivered to reporters aboard a flight from Rome to Mexico, sparked speculation over what he will say once he addresses the Cuban people directly.

It was spotted by passengers flying into City of Derry Airport, sparking speculation about its origins.

The patriarch's reappearance in public at a church service on 16 July sparked speculation about his imminent release from house arrest and reinstatement to office.

The move has sparked speculation that Dairy Crest may become a bid target.

International dairy prices are up 82 per cent from the lows of February, sparking speculation about another big price spike, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

Meanwhile, the Colac - based Bulla Dairy Foods has sparked speculation that it intends to start sourcing its own milk directly from farmers, following its announcement of a new milk processing and separation facility in the town.

The 23 - year - old has just 12 months remaining on his current contract with the Gunners, which in turn has sparked speculation over where his future lies.

Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato has sparked speculation that he could sign for Arsenal before the transfer window shuts on Tuesday by following the club on social media, Standard Sport reports.

They note that he is not training with PSG due to «personal reasons», which has sparked speculation that he could be set for a move away.

While Arsenal will want to avoid losing them for nothing, they could be forced to consider sales at the end of this season, which in turn has sparked speculation over who they will bring in as replacements.

With Liverpool vice-captain Jordan Henderson approaching the final year of his contract at Anfield, he is yet to put pen to paper on an extension, sparking speculation that he could leave Merseyside this summer.

Wenger keeping his medal has sparked speculation that he could be leaving??

The 36 - year - old midfielder currently has a deal at the Etihad Stadium until January, but a recent run of form — four goals in his last five games, including a crucial strike against his old club Chelsea — has sparked speculation that the Premier League champions could try to keep him for longer.

The player's representatives have been tweeting themselves in London, further sparking the speculation surrounding our supposed move, and I for one would be hugely excited if we could pull off this deal.

The Albanian sparked speculation of a rift with his coach when he stormed past Muscat to take his place on the bench late in the upset 1 - 0 win over J - League champions Kawasaki Frontale.

Señor Fabregas has remained in England, sparking speculation that the Spaniard's return to Barcelona is nearing conclusion.

Ronaldo, 32, signed a new deal to 2021 with the club just over a year ago, but sparked speculation over his future after leading Madrid to the Champions League in June due to his apparent discontent with the club's lack of involvement in a tax case brought against him by Spanish prosecutors.

Messi, whose current Barca deal expires in the summer of 2018, has yet to agree new terms, sparking speculation he could leave the Catalan side.

On Twitter, Browne has also been in contact with Jodi Jones, one of Coventry City's players, thus sparking speculations that in no distant time, they could be teammates.

Golisano, who spent some $ 93 million on three unsuccessful campaigns for governor (1994, 1998 and 2002), switched his enrollment in October 2005, sparking speculation that he would try to run a fourth time to challenge Democrat Eliot Spitzer, with whom the Paychex billionaire didn't get along.

Bennett's announcement had sparked speculation as to who would be the next leader, with many supporters taking to Twitter to voice support for Berry.

Cameron's revelation that he does not intend to serve a third term at the start of this year's campaign instantly sparked speculation over whether he would look to resign before 2020.

29 July 2008 Writes an article for the Guardian which sparks speculation he is planning a Labour leadership bid, which he later denies

In March, Moss launched a new statewide campaign committee, sparking speculation that he may have his eye on another run (for what, it's unclear) in 2018, too.

Muhammadu Buhari has spent lengthy periods in London since January, sparking speculation about his fitness to govern — and also questions about who was footing the bill.

(CNN)- While news of Gen. David Petraeus» visit to New Hampshire Wednesday inevitably sparked speculation he might be open to a 2012 White house bid, the top U.S. general in Iraq made clear he will never be a candidate for president.

«Louise Mensch, the former Tory MP, has revealed that she has applied for American citizenship, sparking speculation that she may be considering a foray into American politics.

Alas, she is perhaps best known as the person accused of blabbing about an impending reshuffle on the 16:43 from Chichester to London Victoria and sparking speculation that IDS was to make way for Esther McVey.

This month, Harvey Weinstein sparked speculation he might pick up the screen rights by throwing a lunch for the book at The Modern attended by Katie Holmes, Tina Brown and Jim Dolan.

In November 2009, Pataki traveled to Iowa, sparking speculation.

Dennys was previously a special adviser to Iain Duncan Smith, but is perhaps best known in the Westminster village as the person accused of blabbing about an impending reshuffle on the 16:43 from Chichester to London Victoria and sparking speculation that IDS was to make way for Esther McVey.

The recording has sparked some speculation as to what Cameron was actually saying.

The news sparked speculation of financial struggles at PLA, talk that last erupted in 2011 after the IRS placed a $ 719,241 lien on the firm for unpaid payroll taxes.

The admission sparked speculation that ministers are set to ditch the troubled programme, if they form another government in 2015.

The alleged refusal by the President to forward Onnoghen's name to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive CJN in line with constitutional provisions has sparked speculations from various quarters that the Presidency is not interested appointing him as the substantive CJN.

NASA's Curiosity rover has tasted carbon in Martian soil, sparking speculation as to its origin, and has also found that Mars prefers its hydrogen heavy

The object's trajectory reveals that it came here from another solar system, and its weird, extremely elongated shape has sparked speculation that the rock could be an alien spacecraft of some sort.