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To be clear, Kempczinski is aggressively pulling both levers in hope of offsetting operators’ narrowing margins, an important measure of profitability and efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The 200-day average for the index, an important technical indicator for the market, currently stands around 6617, according to the co-founder and head of research at Fundstrat.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

"The most important thing is that concrete steps will be taken to de-escalate the situation, including ensuring the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz," Japanese government spokesman Minoru Kihara said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The Spain international has kept 22 clean sheets in 41 appearances in all competitions this season - and his latest could not have come at a more important time for his side.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

I nod, understanding by the earnest look in his eye that he’s very serious, and that me following through on my plans to apply to Sunridge is, for some reason, important to him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam