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But he said he’s also looking to four prior ETF launches that were focused on hot themes and then “acted as contrary indicators in an extremely precise manner.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

A $10 billion startup that pays contractors to give feedback on the output of artificial-intelligence models recently began offering a new way to make money: selling their prior work materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Bulls were undeterred, however, and were rewarded when Wynne touched down in the corner following a flowing set of lateral passes prior to him being sent through.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

General Motors sold about 26,000 electric vehicles in the first quarter, a 19% decrease from a year ago and flat with the prior quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

During the six months prior to the dinner at Jefferson’s quarters, Madison went through a conversion process, or perhaps a reconversion, from the religion of nationalism to the old revolutionary faith of Virginia.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis