leading

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Robinhood Markets stock rises, leading the S&P 500.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He joined the board in 1984, already a leading candidate to become chief executive, and was made president and heir-apparent after three years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The stock market typically performs well leading up to and during periods when companies are issuing new shares, according to data compiled by Deutsche Bank.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The compromise agreement comes after a month of talks in which Ferrari and Audi were leading a push to prevent the move to 60-40 being made in one step for 2027.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“This far out,” Buzz said, “the ash was fluffy, and every step stirred it up. So we wouldn’t breathe in so much, we walked a hundred feet apart—I leading, the kids, then Dan.”

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone