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Though he takes a minute to upbraid her, they’re obviously the show’s binary system, and Decker is in any case a cheery sort who takes things in stride — even prison, seemingly.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
When tariffs prompted Stanley Black & Decker to raise prices last year by the high single digits on average, sales fell in the U.S., particularly for lower-priced items.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Other dividend aristocrats posting double digit gains in 2025, include Stanley Black & Decker, Colgate-Palmolive, Archer-Daniels-Midland, Lowe’s, Target, and PepsiCo.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
“ADP data comes from businesses that have chosen to outsource payroll and human resources activities,” ADP data scientist Tim Decker noted in an essay published last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
I mean, I can’t imagine any Decker who would spend precious time praising or bad-mouthing the foundation.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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