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GM agreed to lift a provision that prevented Magna from cutting a deal with a rival automaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Lilly’s stock has gained 17% over the past 12 months, while rival Novo Nordisk’s U.S.-listed shares have slumped more than 46%.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Beijing, however, is entering the fray as a rival to Washington, and ahead of a crucial trade talks between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump next month.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Business customers, a demographic that rival Anthropic has focused on attracting, now account for more than 40% of OpenAI’s revenue.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

I could rival any of them now in the water.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo