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Since the indexes are weighted by market cap, migrations prevent large companies from dramatically skewing the performance of indexes meant for smaller companies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Then it flashes back to the 1490s expulsions of Jews from the Iberian Peninsula, which triggered migrations to other European countries, North Africa and the New World.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Some of the longest and most essential animal migrations on Earth take place beneath the surface of rivers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Most species will cross country borders on their mammoth migrations.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Pena had become interested while abroad in using genetics as a historical tool—studying family trees and migrations by examining DNA.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann