41.   The move surprised investors.

42.   The news surprised most investors, even those who had been warned that Christmas might be disappointing.

43.   The offer surprised investors on both sides of the Atlantic.

44.   The Mexican cement maker that surprised investors four years ago when it acquired two Spanish firms now wants to reach Asia.

45.   The outlook surprised some investors who expected Ascend to miss estimates for a third straight quarter.

46.   The quick turnaround in Brazil has surprised many investors.

47.   The results surprised investors who were told by Gemina officials in early September that the division would report an operating profit.

48.   The results may surprise investors.

49.   The recent subpar performance of Ames has surprised some investors.

50.   The U.S. currency also suffered after an article in the Washington Post spurred talk that the Federal Reserve might surprise investors by cutting interest rates today.