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BWX Technologies stock surged 34% this year and more than doubled in 2025, driven by contract wins and backlog growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The surge also affects larger freight carriers, many of which can by contract pass along added costs to the companies whose goods they are moving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Derek Millard-Smith, a specialist lawyer in the UK parking sector, said parking on private land was generally governed by contract law.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2025

The money — which came from nearly $2 billion in funding it received via the 2021 American Rescue Plan, the pandemic-era stimulus package — must be spent or obligated by contract by Dec. 31.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024

We had an excellent breakfast, and when any one declined anything on table, Wemmick said, “Provided by contract, you know; don’t be afraid of it!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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