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With the deck stacked against day traders, Michalka said, the pattern day-trading rule probably helped retail investors by holding back some would-be traders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Retail investors—including wealthier individuals who are allowed a wider range of products—pulled back from funds holding private debt and equity in recent months, sparking a near-run on some funds experiencing larger than usual redemptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

NBC will televise the championship and although Mike Tirico will not call the event, he knows the significance of holding it at Riviera.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

As McCullagh was led from the dock, Natalie's family, holding a picture of her, hugged each other and sobbed.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Tansy hadn’t told Dad about the privy fire because she was holding it over my head.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck