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gainer

[gey-ner] / ˈgeɪ nər /


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“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

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

Best Buy shares rose 4.6% to $63.20, becoming a top S&P 500 gainer due to acquisition speculation.

From Barron's Mar. 26, 2026

The S&P 500’s technology sector was the day’s biggest gainer, adding 1.8%, in what was a mixed day across sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 25, 2026

The biggest publicity gainer of all came one month later in February 1919.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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