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In tech, Subramanian also notes, the spread between the best and worst performers of the sector has risen to the highest since February 2000, just prior to the market’s peak the following month.
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
Second, require data sharing and replication prior to publication where reasonably feasible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
We already knew that during due diligence checks prior to the appointment, McSweeney asked the peer three follow-up questions about his relationship with the late financier.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
So in ancient Rome, whose texts Vergil knew exceptionally well, and in the Renaissance prior to 1492, there was no concept of discovery.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
