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Consistent with that, chip maker Broadcom beat sales and earnings estimates last week—and guided for third quarter total revenue that was 4% above analysts expectations prior to the earnings release.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

That is, the option-trading “universe” prices the straddle prior to the earnings and more or less keeps it at that price until the earnings are announced.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

A source close to Reform UK told the BBC that prior to Roberts quitting, concerns were raised about a Facebook account in his name.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Second, require data sharing and replication prior to publication where reasonably feasible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

I thought the media requests prior to making the Olympic team were numerous, but this was a whole new level of attention.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad