be surprised

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Mark Hulbert shared the results of a long-term study on investment performance of AI-based strategies, and you might be surprised at the results.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Don’t be surprised if Exxon is a harbinger of more shareholder-driven relocations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Eckert was said to be "surprised" to learn that EFL regulations prohibited the practice.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“At this rate, we would not be surprised to end the year at 4% inflation,” she writes.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“You’d be surprised how much you forget when you grow up. Stuff that used to be an adventure becomes scary. You worry about getting hurt and not being able to go to work.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles