81.   The timing of the offers surprised some analysts because all three companies are still digesting other recent large acquisitions.

82.   The timing of the shift surprised analysts.

83.   The vigor surprised analysts, showing that despite other pockets of weakness, business seems confident and growth is solid.

84.   The weakness in commercial aircraft surprised some analysts in light of large orders announced by Boeing recently.

85.   Tuesday, GM surprised auto analysts with third-quarter earnings as much as two times higher than expected.

86.   Tuesday, GM surprised auto analysts with third-quarter earnings far higher than expected.

87.   Two consecutive monthly increases surprised many analysts.

88.   Wall Street analysts were surprised by the announcement, which came with more than a month to go in the first quarter.

89.   US Airways surprised analysts by posting a narrower loss than expected.

90.   While industry analysts were surprised by the deal, they were positive about its implications.