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The Internal Revenue Service’s “wash sale” rule limits the ability to recognize a loss on the sale of stock if the same stock is purchased within 30 days before or after the sale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The overall record in terms of number of planes for an aircraft order came from IndiGo, which purchased 500 Airbus A320s.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The pair purchased a vacation home in Palm Springs and renovated the Midcentury Modern property.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The fund has actually owned MasTec several times, and he noted it was more of a hidden gem when first purchased 15 years ago.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

There was still a question concerning money due Bobby from the company that had purchased the television rights to the match—some $1 million.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady