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It’s unclear if Helion will be able to achieve its goal of building a fusion-powered machine, but Altman’s shares in the company would have shot up if the deal went through.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Tan, who bought two Teslas this year as gas prices have shot up, said he’s satisfied with his purchases.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Gasoline prices shot up fast as fighting raged in Iran and shipping through a waterway vital to the world’s oil supply slowed to a trickle.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
A third of the world's fertiliser usually passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively blocked during the conflict and consequently prices have shot up in recent weeks.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Instantly, the creation of subprime bonds shot up dramatically.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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