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In fact, two-thirds of stocks are beating the S&P 500 this year, compared with an average of less than third—30%— in each of the past three years, Bank of America strategists reported Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Investment-grade corporate bonds are beating the broader U.S. bond market in 2025.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

“In terms of the internationalization ... they are beating the Yankees right now in the Japanese market through Shohei Ohtani,” said Thilo Kunkel, professor at Temple University’s school of sport, tourism and hospitality management.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024

Chelsea are beating Barcelona at half-time in Spain in their Champions League semi-final first leg.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024

Art is long, and Time is fleeting; And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock