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That marks the reversal of a 15-year period when company buybacks and mergers-and-acquisitions activity whittled down the actual number of shares out there to invest, giving stocks fuel to keep rising, said McElligott.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Chief Financial Officer Robin Washington said on the earnings call that the actual quarterly growth experienced a drag from “softness” in Tableau, a visual data analytics platform.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

We tested the major VPN apps using consistent speed benchmarks and real-world scenarios to ensure our recommendations reflect actual performance.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

But it can also be used as a platform to give actual information about who candidates are and what they stand for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

To make one is nearly as soothing as a cup of tea, but to tick items off the list when completed is a feeling so delicious one might easily confuse it with actual cake.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood