afternoon

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The Dow was up about 500 points, or 1%, to around 49,798 Wednesday afternoon on renewed optimism around a potential end to the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

On Tuesday afternoon the yield on 30-year government bonds reached a 28-year high, while the yield on 10-year bonds reached an 18-year high.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

After a week-long pause in the case, Bloom returned to court to wave a white flag Tuesday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Only six ships crossed through on Monday, the first day of the new U.S. initiative, according to a count by S&P Global Market Intelligence, while a single ship crossed by Tuesday afternoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The whole afternoon, Jessica’s head was almost always bent down over her books.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott