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It was 2.8% in the year to April 2026, down from 3% in the year to February.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Whenever they felt liquid spraying down from the stands, they could only hope it was beer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

RBC Capital Markets brought its 12-month price target for the athletic apparel giant down from $70 to $50 on slower revenue growth than previously expected.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Cracker Barrel reported adjusted earnings of 29 cents a share for its fiscal third quarter, down from 58 cents last year but much better than the loss of 48 cent expected by analysts.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Whenever the big ice floes drifted down from the north and crashed onshore, making thunderous sounds, he would tremble and turn pale.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell