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Jefferies

British  
/ ˈdʒɛfrɪz /

noun

  1. Richard. 1848–87, British writer and naturalist, noted for his observation of English country life: his books include Bevis (1882) and collections of essays such as The Open Air (1885)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Transactions above that threshold account for only about 4% of merchant-payment volumes but roughly 67% of their value, according to brokerage firm Jefferies.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

That suggests management is prioritizing growth in the dividend during a transitional earnings period, Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

But Jefferies analysts point out that Apple also dropped the trade-in price for certain models in China.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

However, Jefferies said the supply-chain work indicates the model has been canceled due to “poor production yield,” a reference to the amount of usable product that the company gets through the manufacturing process.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

It’s an amazing experience, just like Mr. Jefferies promised.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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