gains
Britishplural noun
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Gains in tech stocks lifted the S&P 500 to a new record, but nine of the 11 sectors fell.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Gains for semiconductor hardware companies—including ASML, up 2.2%—counter losses in software, as the technology sector bifurcated.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Gains have been fueled partly by the company’s participation in building AI data centers, nuclear power, and critical minerals projects.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
Gains leave Ouster stock up 241% over the past 12 months.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Gains excite him, and losses excite him more.
From Gamblers and Gambling by Beecher, Henry Ward
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