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Losses were amplified by Broadcom’s earnings results posted Wednesday, which showed a slight revenue miss and weaker-than-expected near-term AI chip forecast.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Losses are expected to mount as AI takes over the kind of basic, repetitive tasks that are often back-office hallmarks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Losses were softened by gains for oil major BP, which was up 2.8% after posting higher profits resulting from a jump in oil prices due to the U.S.-Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Losses are mount as oil prices surge — the Brent contract is up by two thirds this year due to the war in Iran and attacks on energy infrastructure throughout the region.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

At best: Losses on the loans rose from the current 4 percent to 8 percent, and you made $100 million.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis