gainer

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“As we’ve seen throughout the post-pandemic period, healthcare was the big gainer among sectors, responsible for nearly all of the gains,” said Michael Bernick, a former director of the state jobs agency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Coincidentally, the third-biggest gainer in the S&P 500 on Thursday was Constellation Brands, which is best known for selling Corona and Modelo in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The S&P 500’s technology sector was the day’s biggest gainer, adding 1.8%, in what was a mixed day across sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Lam Research, however, was up 1.1% at $179.28, making it the group’s top gainer.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

The biggest publicity gainer of all came one month later in February 1919.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler