stocks

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Some users online said they used them to invest in stocks, claiming their "lobsters" analysed the best times to buy and sell, and even did the deed, despite the risk of costly errors.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The Bottom Line: European defense stocks may have more to gain.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Investors had hoped April’s historically strong seasonality could bring a rebound for stocks after a rough first quarter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

But the gains for many value stocks are now at risk, with the escalating conflict in Iran roiling the stock market, sending oil prices ratcheting higher and sparking fears of an economic downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In a $600 million fund that was meant to be picking stocks, his bet was already gargantuan; but if he could raise the money explicitly for this new purpose, he could do many billions more.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis