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terminate business operations
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U.S. stocks advanced to close out a blockbuster quarter, marked by sharp gains in the technology sector on expectations for strong spending for artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The S&P 500 is set to close out the week with a loss of around 2%, with the Nasdaq down around 4.6% from last Thursday’s close.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

After the win over South Korea, Mexico will close out group play against Czechia at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Headliners Limp Bizkit performed on Friday, with Guns N' Roses topping the bill on Saturday and Linkin Park set to close out the three days in the arena on Sunday.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Mapping out memory lane seemed like an epic way to close out this summer.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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