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OPEC+, as it’s known, “expressed concern regarding attacks on energy infrastructure, noting that restoring damaged energy assets to full capacity is both costly and takes a long time, thereby affecting overall supply availability.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

But it’s notable that private equity overall returned 15.1% annually on average between 1984 and 2024, versus 11.7% for the S&P 500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A 7-1 longshot ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, So Happy won by 2 3/4 lengths and paid $16.60 after his first win around two turns and third win overall in four career starts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

By the third quarter of 2025, it accounted for nearly half of all spending growth, contributing almost a full percentage point to overall economic expansion.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Later, when it was time for the smaller children in the cabin to go to bed, Sounder’s master got up, put on his overall jacket, and went outside.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong