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gains

British  
/ ɡeɪnz /

plural noun

  1. profits or winnings

    ill-gotten gains

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U.S., a 2024 case brought before the Supreme Court, left open the question of whether unrealized gains could be taxed.

From Barron's

Despite recent stock gains, analysts express skepticism, citing investment costs, inflation, and competition, with past analyst days often leading to stock declines.

From Barron's

In early European trading, futures in New York climbed 3.4% to $5,425.20 a troy ounce, extending gains from the previous week.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is when the northern hemisphere starts to tilt back towards the Sun and gains more solar radiation.

From BBC

With many California homes now worth millions, homeowners often have gains that far exceed these limits.

From The Wall Street Journal