on a roll

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Shares of cybersecurity-software companies have been on a roll this week, with investors reacting to the heightened threat of digital warfare as the Iran conflict escalates.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Copper was already on a roll thanks to data-center construction, but since November soared another 20%, before having its worst day on Friday since the Trump tariffs last April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Chevron, at almost 20% the second-largest weighting in the State Street Energy Select Sector ETF, is starting the new year on a roll, with gains of 9% already.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

He remained on a roll until he was injured in a Dec. 14 victory over the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

The senate shifted restlessly, but most of them were too afraid to interrupt Octavian while he was on a roll.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan