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“Really, it comes back to AI,” with “robust” spending on artificial intelligence likely to benefit tech stocks while earnings in the sector continue to climb, according to Samana.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Research confirms that small teams are more likely to achieve major breakthroughs, even if it doesn’t make for the best stories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It's likely, however, that there will be several of his rivals here who will be quicker to the punch.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

While Jared Grindlinger, a likely first-round draft pick, gets most of the attention, don’t forget about Brown, who had the save in a win over St. John Bosco at the Boras Classic on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Detective Webster warned them that Mr. Drysdale’s carriage was likely to arrive at any moment, so all of them took their places.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan