windfall

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The rules could also prove a windfall for anyone who likes to flip initial public offerings.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

As the top LNG exporter, the U.S. stands to reap a windfall during the shortage, though adding new export capacity will take years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The increase in demand has pushed coal prices higher and even sparked talk of a windfall tax in coal-producing Indonesia, which reversed a decision taken last year to reduce production.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Under the current windfall tax energy companies must pay 78%.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“A windfall, unexpected gold. Excellent, you can lend me some...and there’s a thing here,” he turned the cup again, “that looks like an animal...yeah, if that was its head...it looks like a hippo...no, a sheep...”

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling