gains

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He also noted that companies are seeing healthy productivity gains, which helps boost both profits and GDP growth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The German DAX was flat as gains for software and autos were countered by slipping industrials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Nvidia shares rose 15% in the past month, lagging AMD’s 38% and Intel’s 56% gains over the same period.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

U.S. stock futures edged higher, with indexes on course for another week of gains on hopes of an Iran deal and renewed appetite for tech shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

You’re making gains, soldier, can’t you see that?

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini