21.   And what should investors expect this year?

22.   And should interest rates fall in the days ahead, as many investors expect, U.S. stocks could recoup some of the losses suffered this week.

23.   And some investors are expecting to make money.

24.   And, while some investors may expect a summer rally, markets are traditionally weaker between May and November than from November to May.

25.   Andrews said investors expect trading-related income to be volatile.

26.   Another reason may be that some investors were expecting an executive with a reputation for tough cost cutting.

27.   Another twist investors can expect is an increase in the number of deals abroad.

28.   As a result, Schwab said fourth-quarter earnings will be lower than many investors expected.

29.   As it turned out, the bellwether Santa Clara, Calif., company announced a forecast that was more upbeat than some investors had expected.

30.   As a result, few investors expect Federal Reserve to raise interest rates Tuesday, when central bankers meet to consider the pace of growth and inflation.