broad

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Shares of home builders were enjoying a big and broad rally on Wednesday, as investors seemed to believe the Iran cease-fire deal will provide some relief to a struggling housing market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Rigetti stock has cratered 36% this year, recently pushed lower amid broad market volatility from the war in Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Americans appear profoundly apprehensive about the potential impact of AI on society, with concerns ranging from widespread job losses to broad cybersecurity threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Unruly salt-and-pepper hair in a long quaff, round glasses and broad smile give James Ortiz the look of a whimsical inventor, the kind that hides away in his workshop crafting extraordinary artifacts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It was a cold blue day; he wore the red jumper—his grand-father had knitted it thick as armor, with a broad roll-neck—and his navy coat.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell