41.   And Pepsico has posted earnings that narrowly topped Wall Street expectations.

42.   Bush topped expectations in the presidential debates and in his speech to the Republican National Convention, Jones said.

43.   Meanwhile, Chevron Corp. and Sunoco Inc. both topped expectations on higher refining profits.

44.   Sunoco Inc. expects to top analysts expectations for its second-quarter earnings, the company said Monday.

45.   This morning, dow component Alcoa reported earnings that slightly topped Wall Street expectations.