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Vanguard Wellington declined 14.3% that year, slightly worse than the category average of minus 13.6%, according to Morningstar.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The headline index, which represents the percentage of major manufacturing firms that said business conditions were favorable minus those that said conditions were unfavorable, rose to +17 from +16 in the prior quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

This compares with the company’s previous earnings outlook of $2 a share, plus or minus 25 cents, and sales growth of 6%, plus or minus 10%.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s New Year’s Eve glitter, minus the frostbite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Allison’s voice came over the radio: “Zero minus ten minutes.”

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin