average
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Even though low-volatility stocks’ advantage has diminished, these stocks on average are able to produce returns almost as good as the overall market while incurring significantly less volatility.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
On average, a total solar eclipse is visible from any given spot on Earth only once every 400 years.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Over the past 12 months, average hourly earnings have climbed 3.4%, well below the 4% pace this time last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The Japanese pitcher threw all three of his pitches harder than his yearly average.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
That boosted her pay to $3,800—nearly three times the average U.S. salary.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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