1.   Analysts and investors said they believe the announcement will focus on an earnings shortfall because the company in recent quarters managed to meet estimates only through one-time events.

2.   And analysts expect Intel to at least meet Wall Street estimates when it reports earnings on Monday.

3.   Ascend Communications Inc. rose amid speculation the company received a takeover offer and following its forecast that fourth-quarter earnings will meet estimates.

4.   Despite its lovefest with Wall Street, the company had a tough time meeting analysts estimates for several quarters.

5.   Earnings for the quarter are still on track to meet estimates, the company said.

6.   Earnings for the quarter remain on track to meet estimates, the company said.

7.   Kraushaar said he expects weak trading profits in the fourth quarter, though banks will meet Wall Street estimates with gains from securities sales.

8.   Meeting the estimates will be critical to keep the stock of Smiths rising during the next few months.

9.   Meeting earnings estimates this quarter will be tougher though, analysts said, because the company just starting shipping the new chip late in the quarter.

10.   Still, Landes said Nike may meet earnings estimates because the athletic clothing business remains strong.