Some analysts speculated that for Google's Eric Schmidt the trip could have strategic reasons.

BBC: US cool on Google's Eric Schmidt visiting North Korea

But some analysts speculated that for Google's Eric Schmidt the trip could have more strategic reasons.

BBC: Google's Eric Schmidt plans visit to North Korea

In the meantime, some analysts have speculated that Merck will suffer a brain drain as its best people jump ship.

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Some analysts have speculated that such a plan could be good for the drug industry, at least in the short term.

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Some analysts have speculated that the hardware business could be sold off to an Asian handset buyer in a deal analogous to IBM's sale of the ThinkPad unit to Lenovo.

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Some analysts have speculated that the collapse of the banks could trigger a series of events that lead to Cyprus leaving the euro, with unpredictable consequences for the rest of the eurozone.

CNN: ECB issues ultimatum to Cyprus

But analysts have speculated the company may be encountering shortages of some components, including displays or some chips used in the new handset.

WSJ: New iPhone Sellout Tests Apple Supply