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Sturm Ruger RGR 0.97%increase; green up pointing triangle said Beretta is seeking to gain control of the company through discounted share purchases and outsize governance rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Germany's largest union Thursday accused Tesla of intimidating staff at the US carmaker's factory outside Berlin after it lost a vote to gain control of a body representing workers' interests.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Discovery shares would allow Paramount to gain control of its acquisition target.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Netflix also will gain control of Warner Bros.’ deep content library — from films like “Casablanca” and the “Mad Max” franchise, to television staples like “Friends” and “The Sopranos.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 2025

And he shielded Matt from view until he was able to gain control of himself and go on.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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