quarter

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Energy executives sold stock worth $1.4 billion in the first quarter on the back of a historic shock to the world’s crude supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

After the Lakers gave up a 9-0 run to start the second quarter, he hit a contested three out of a timeout to get the team back on track.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But if tensions last through the third quarter, growth could slow to 4.7% this year, and to 4.8% the next.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Compass expects Circle’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization to fall 19% in the first quarter from last quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“But how will we know when it’s quarter past four o’clock?”

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck