bidding

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Instead of blindly bidding up shares of just about every company making its Wall Street debut, there have been some big misses scattered among some successful debuts.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Helium users, who mostly lock in supply through long-term contracts, are now scrambling for scarce short-term spot market cargoes, a bidding war that has caused prices to more than double, market watchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Oil refiners are also bidding more aggressively for crude as they try to boost production as markets around the world are hit by shortages of jet fuel and diesel, said Ole Hansen from Saxo Bank.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

That disruptive power was on display in the recent bidding for wireless spectrum.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“Very well, very well. We’ll see how you fare without me. You’ll get no one else to do your bidding at Rekh the goldsmith’s. That boy won’t, no use to ask him.”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw