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[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /






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IQM, a Finnish start-up, announced Friday that it had taken on extra funding to keep up with high investor demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The extra return that investors get for holding U.S. companies’ bonds instead of ultrasafe Treasurys is hovering near multidecade lows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“The truth is we are taking extra steps to ensure the voting process is accessible and the vote count is accurate and reliable, and that’s why it takes a long time,” said Alexander.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

This includes a bit of extra work to learn how a fund has distributed dividends and capital gains to consider potential tax consequences.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Ooh, you know what would probably make graduation morning feel extra festive?”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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