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After that, investors might struggle to find more good news to capitalize on — particularly if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved, and global bond yields continue to trend higher.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The acquisition could boost NextEra’s efforts to capitalize on the data center energy boom and AI demand.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The tepid outlook on exits—or when they will recover—contrasts with dealmakers’ bullishness on their ability to capitalize on current market volatility, as they have in years past.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Lumentum’s stock has been red hot, but there are plenty of lesser-known ways to capitalize on the growing connectivity needs of AI data centers, according to Bernstein.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Unlike most Americans, however, Holmes sought also to capitalize on the craze by buying bicycles on credit, then reselling them without ever paying off the initial purchase.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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