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Each contract must have a “yes” or “no” outcome and will range in price between 1 cent and 99 cents, representing what the collective market thinks about the likelihood of an event.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Although per-share earnings were negative, the company posted a loss of just 1 cent a share, far narrower than the consensus estimate for a loss of 18 cents.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

We've recruited 2,000 more GPs and satisfaction has risen from 60 per cent to 74.5 per cent since we came to office.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

They agreed to pay half a cent more at the cash register to fund buses, trains and pothole fillings in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

We’re a hundred per cent supportive, aren’t we, Lia?

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson