gains

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The dot-com boom delivered five straight years of huge gains, and many investors convinced themselves the old rules of investing no longer applied.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Samsung shares have rallied 150% so far this year with Korea’s army of retail investors speculating on further gains as the supply=demand imbalance in memory chips shows no sign of abating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Oil prices jumped as much as two percent Thursday, extending similar gains the day before.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

That isn’t supposed to happen to Nestlé: Unflashy yet reliable products such as Nescafé instant coffee and Fancy Feast cat food are expected to deliver steady gains and a solid dividend, rather than wild selloffs.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

To admit the change in my life I must speak of years as a student, of losses, of gains.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez