on the back of

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Oracle’s shares have surged higher in recent weeks on the back of “strong investor appetite to be long compute names,” Wood wrote.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“We see this improving performance as proof that Badger’s manufacturing and commercial strategies are delivering intended results,” the analyst says, pointing to new truck builds ramping up on the back of higher demand in 1Q.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"The hairs were standing on the back of my neck," Gareth said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Oil prices extended gains Wednesday as Middle East peace talks stuttered, though stocks mostly rose on the back of continued demand for all things linked to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The night drags on forever as the dogs keep trotting and I reel in and out of half-sleep on the back of the sled, but at long last it is dawn.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen