As the third-quarter earnings season gets rolling, profits from the ones already reported are starting to draw investor interest. However, instead of rushing into stocks that have already surged on solid reports, it may be wiser to look for companies still positioned to surprise on the upside. Earnings beats often act as catalysts, lifting confidence and driving shares higher.This is likely to be reflected in the earnings releases of Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG) , Realty Income Corporation (O) and The M ...