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Total S&P 500 earnings are on track to rocket 27% higher in the first quarter, FactSet estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Treasuries are moving in line with oil prices, which have soared during the war, because traders are expecting the higher prices to translate to higher inflation.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“We all have to be held to a higher level of accountability.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Stocks of companies that can grow their dividends over time are going to provide that higher level of income that will keep up with inflation.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Jonathan again found a higher place for her feet and helped her straighten her legs.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret