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Appeared in the June 17, 2026, print edition as 'Cyber Startup Ent Raises $100 Million'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Appeared in the March 11, 2026, print edition as 'Oracle Raises 2027 Sales Outlook Amid AI Demand, Restructuring'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Appeared in the March 3, 2026, print edition as 'Chip Startup Raises $500 Million'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Appeared in the February 19, 2026, print edition as 'Quantum Raises $2.3 Billion for New Energy Fund'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

“Jake lives jest this side a-Cornelia. Raises Thoroughbred racehosses.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns