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gains

British  
/ ɡeɪnz /

plural noun

  1. profits or winnings

    ill-gotten gains
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Despite broader AI concerns and a 6% drop in the Nasdaq Composite, memory chip makers have seen significant gains this year.

From Barron's

These momentous gains contributed to an increase in market value that helped them secure their spots in the S&P 500.

From Barron's

After three straight years of mammoth gains, this year has been a rocky one for Palantir, with shares down nearly 13% as of Tuesday.

From Barron's

Either could offer a catalyst for gold to recoup some of the gains it has returned year to date.

From Barron's

Executives at WSJ’s CFO Council Summit say they are seeing efficiency and productivity gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

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