1.   The unexpected surge of voters to the polls has surprised even opposition parties.

2.   Already, manufacturers like GM are reporting an unexpected surge in the number of private car buyers.

3.   An unexpected surge of dry air spared New York and New Jersey the worst.

4.   And that could make the economy vulnerable to any unexpected surge in oil prices.

5.   Bad weather hurt patronage at retailers in August, leading to an unexpected surge in business inventories for the month, Commerce Department figures showed.

6.   A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia showing an unexpected surge in regional manufacturing lowered expectations for a rate cut, hurting some financial stocks.

7.   Contributing to the higher monetary base was an unexpected surge of foreign investment in Mexico.

8.   Connecticut stocks tumbled in tandem with U.S. bonds, whose yields rose as an unexpected surge in home construction last month revived concern that inflation may accelerate.

9.   Even so, analysts said the unexpected surge in consumer confidence may lead to better days for retailers in the coming months.

10.   Facing an unexpected Bush surge in California, Gore arrives in California on Tuesday for his own appearance on the Tonight Show and for a campaign rally.