51.   The results beat forecasts by one penny.

52.   The results surprised many investors who have come to expect Intel to meet or beat Wall Street forecasts.

53.   The results surprised many Wall Street investors who have come to expect Intel to meet or beat analyst forecasts.

54.   Until the last days of the quarter, which ended Wednesday, the maker of database and e-business software expected to beat forecasts.

55.   With its blistering growth slowing only slightly, Internet trading leader eBay Inc. reported earnings that beat Wall Street forecasts Thursday and expressed confidence about its outlook.

56.   Winners included companies that beat earnings forecasts.