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[top] / tɒp /








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Of the top 15 biggest contributors, five are in tech, particularly in the AI and cryptocurrency sectors.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

The 13 funds the Journal analyzed held about $195 billion in shares of 15 companies selected as representative of the AI trade, including hyperscalers and top U.S. chip firms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Brighton are easily the richest club in the Conference League this season, while Bournemouth and Crystal Palace both appear in last season's top 30.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

When looking to fundraise for his top surgery last winter, the 26-year-old joined together with some friends from the trans collective Body Hack to throw a queer-friendly perreo party.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

“And then, to top it off, you tell a bunch of awful lies. You almost gave him a heart attack!”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Though this recent behavior is consistent with what was seen prior to prior bull-market tops, this does not mean that a top is imminent.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Munster's present-day players will wear commemorative tops, featuring the Munster club crest and Foley's shirt number eight as part of their pre-match routine at their match against Racing on Saturday.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

For the January 2028 fiscal year, the average estimate for free cash flow tops $330 billion, according to data compiled by Visible Alpha.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The residents of Drop City, a Colorado artists’ community, built domes from the curved steel tops of salvaged cars.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

“Because,” he said, his head tilted low so that he was looking at us all from over the tops of his glasses, “they have so many problems.”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

The inaugural German investment summit topped the 93 billion euros announced at President Emmanuel Macron's "Choose France" summit in June, an event that served as the model for Merz's gathering.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

The updated guidance came alongside higher third-quarter profit and revenue that topped Wall Street’s estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Hasbro raised its full-year outlook and doubled its buyback target as quarterly Magic: The Gathering revenue topped $600 million for the first time.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Before that, the ratio topped out near 3.4 in both 2024 and 2025 before finally breaking above that level.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 18, 2026

The women were bundled in hats, gloves, and ankle-length wool coats topped with striped satin sashes.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

South Korean exports accelerated in September, topping $120 billion for the first time, as semiconductor shipments more than tripled from a year earlier to a record high.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Total revenue edged 1.8% higher to $5.7 billion, topping Wall Street models for $5.58 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

There is no mirror opposite of the throwing in the towel that typically accompanies market bottoms — no obvious sign that the market is topping out.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

The connectivity segment — which includes its lucrative Starlink satellite internet service — reported an operating profit of $2.37 billion on revenue of $5.25 billion, with both figures topping second quarter results.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

In the study, undergraduate students were given the task of choosing what snack they wanted to eat, whether a delicious yet calorie-rich chocolate cake with cherry topping or a serving of healthy fruit salad.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel


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