1.   A slowdown in the economy stunted earnings last quarter as fewer companies surprised Wall Street will stronger-than-expected results.

2.   A slowdown in the economy stunted profit growth last quarter as fewer companies surprised Wall Street with stronger-than-expected results.

3.   But the company could surprise with signs of a strong turnaround.

4.   But the company surprised analysts and investors Tuesday by announcing an acquisition outside its area of expertise.

5.   But the company surprised investors by suggesting it had only enough cash to operate until summer.

6.   Financial companies also surprised investors today.

7.   Schroeder said drug and oil companies might surprise investors with slightly better earnings.

8.   She also checks to see if the companies ever surprise Wall Street with better-than-expected earnings.

9.   Ship repair companies in particular could surprise the market with some disappointing numbers, Low said.

10.   Shares had plummeted after the company surprised Wall Street with a surprisingly large quarterly loss in April.