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gainer

[gey-ner] / ˈgeɪ nər /


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Lumentum’s stock has been a major gainer over the past 12 months, as networking components like transceivers and lasers have proven essential to data-center buildouts — such that they’re now in short supply.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

“As we’ve seen throughout the post-pandemic period, healthcare was the big gainer among sectors, responsible for nearly all of the gains,” said Michael Bernick, a former director of the state jobs agency.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

By far the largest gainer this week was Xanadu Quantum Technologies, shares of which nearly quadrupled.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

Coincidentally, the third-biggest gainer in the S&P 500 on Thursday was Constellation Brands, which is best known for selling Corona and Modelo in the U.S.

From MarketWatch Apr. 9, 2026

A partygoer—one of the paid ones—did a perfect triple gainer off the diving board, the splash leaving a streak across the High Blade’s heavy robe.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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