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For the first quarter, the company expects revenue of about $132 million to $140 million, topping expectations of $129.4 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Total revenue rose 10% to $156 million, topping forecasts of $141.9 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.90, down from $2.63 in the year-prior quarter but also topping estimates for $1.71 for its fourth quarter, which ended on Feb. 28.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Both main oil contracts rose Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate topping $115 -- its highest in a month -- and Brent sitting around $111.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

"Maggot topping, all slimy and nice! I shall devour it in a trice!"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda