upward

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“Any renewed disruption could quickly bring upward pressure back into the market,” says Zaheer Anwari, co-founder and CEO at The Revacy Fund, in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Tech was the major driver behind the better-than-expected earnings growth in the first quarter of this year, as well as subsequent upward revisions, so it’s little wonder bulls aren’t cowed.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

For many young Indians, higher education is no guarantee of upward mobility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Nonfarm payrolls grew by 172,000 in the month, while payroll growth for February and March was revised upward by 93,000.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

As soon as she felt the river bottom on her arms, she straightened her elbows, pushing her head upward.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret