51.   The decision mildly surprised analysts because anti-India militants had not reciprocated it.

52.   The cuts did not surprise analysts.

53.   The drop surprised many analysts, who had generally expected a flat number.

54.   The deal, which surprised industry analysts, was announced after the close of the market.

55.   The decision to change division heads does not surprise analysts, who say that the professional unit has been a lukewarm performer.

56.   The decline surprised analysts who had been expecting positive results because recent growth in car, truck and cement sales pointed to an economic recovery.

57.   The drop, even with the general index gaining, did not surprise analysts.

58.   The decision surprised some analysts.

59.   The declines surprised analysts and come at a time when refiners need to start building stockpiles for an expected seasonal increase in demand from motorists.

60.   The gap Nissan referred to was equivalent to roughly half the book value of the investment in the sales unit, and its magnitude surprised many analysts.