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Prospects of an extended U.S.-Iran cease-fire are buoying tech fortunes by potentially reducing energy prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The company’s strong profit margins from commercial and gas-powered vehicles, which are separate business entities from its EVs, are buoying its bottom line.

From Washington Times • Jun. 28, 2023

Hopes for less-aggressive U.S. interest rate rises are buoying financial markets and depressing the dollar.

From Reuters • Jan. 9, 2023

While digital subscriptions are buoying metro dailies, it is less clear if they can rescue news deserts, areas where local news coverage has all but gone away.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2022

Salvator," said Antonio, "you are buoying me up with vain hopes.

From The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II by Hoffmann, Ernst Theordor Wilhelm