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The Dutch bank beat expectations with its first-quarter commercial net interest income and nudged up its full-year guidance for the metric, while costs remained under control, RBC says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In taking the top spot, Japan nudged out the U.K. last year with 3,501 establishments accounting for 130,008 jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

A huge increase in U.S. tariffs under Trump nudged inflation higher in 2025.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

It helped City create a four-man overload against United's midfield two and nudged Guardiola's men in the right direction.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Pong nudged Somkit, who had drifted a thousand miles away.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat