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With core inflation running at about 3% annually, well above the Fed’s 2% target, healthcare is a big reason that the last mile back to targeted inflation has proved so difficult.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

However, the brokerage cuts the stock’s target price to HK$45.00 from HK$50.00 to factor in recent weak market sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They are a frequent target for thieves because they are relatively easy to access and remove and usually contain no markings tying them back to the vehicle they were stolen from.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

SBA could be an attractive target for a takeover due to a combination of its large infrastructure portfolio, recent stock underperformance, and the long-term growth potential of 5G infrastructure and AI.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Masha followed Zhenya Timofeyeva steadily through the chaotic sky toward the target where they were supposed to drop their bombs.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein