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Middle East disruptions and reduced crude availability will separately lower global energy product throughput by 2% versus the fourth quarter.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Halliday: I physically was a different character when I was in the scenes in Toronto versus when I was in Gilead because I was inhabiting the space in a very different way.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The S&P energy-sector index now trades at a forward earnings multiple of around 17.5 times versus 15.8 times at the end of 2025 and a five-year average of around 13 times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“However, the direction and magnitude of a surprise versus the consensus inflation expectations could drive whether the Fed’s commentary skews hawkish or dovish,” the senior investment strategist says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

I wonder how much time Phil spends here alone versus with Lisa.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed