For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL - Apr 27, 2009 - Zacks.com releases the list of companies likely to issue earnings surprises. This week's list includes Ameristar Casinos (ASCA), Corning Inc. (GLW), Commscope Inc. (CTV), Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), Textron (TXT). To see more earnings analysis, visit http://at.zacks.com/?id=3207.

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The Week's Events

It is going to be a very busy week. Earnings season continues, the economic calendar is pretty packed, the Fed will hold its April meeting and automotive makers face deadlines.

Nearly 800 companies will release profit reports, 154 of which are in the S&P 500. Dow components include Chevron Corporation (CVX), Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Pfizer (PFE) and Proctor

Allin Corporation (ALLN.OB), a Pittsburgh based, multi-faceted software/hardware solutions provider, announced another win Friday for its Interactive Media arm in the lucrative cruise ship interactive television market. Costa Crociere, Italy’s (and Europe’s) number one cruise vacation line will have Allin provide the interactive television solution for its two newest and most advanced cruise ships, the Costa Luminosa and the Costa Pacifica, scheduled for delivery in spring 2009. The projects will be Allin’s seventh and eighth installation for Costa, and will include several advanced communication features.

The Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica systems will provide a variety of in-cabin entertainment and information options, including the ability to pause and bookmark on-demand movies, preview and purchase shore excursions, and learn about onboard offers and events. Services will be available in six different languages.

At 93,700 tons, the Costa Luminosa is Costa’s 13th ship, totaling 1,130 staterooms and suites, most of them with