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Bond markets aren’t nearly as effusive, however, and that could be a crucial factor in establishing the rally’s longevity as the unofficial start of the first-quarter earnings season begins next week.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Many companies have already been in their unofficial “quiet period” for weeks so even subtle messages to the investor community are frowned upon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

What started as a simple game during family walks with Coco the dog has since grown into a small, unofficial literacy trail.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

For many fans, Major League Baseball’s opening day is somewhat of an unofficial holiday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Dr. Charles Brown, our unofficial church historian, had recorded stories about the church and had compiled photos taken throughout its many years.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry