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The miner was trading at around 25 times forward earnings as of Thursday’s close, versus 21 times for the S&P 500.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

For the second quarter, the company expects networks revenues to be in line with seasonal trends of 4% growth on the quarter versus consensus at 7%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s more expensive for women due to their longer life expectancy: $524 for a 65-year-old single woman versus $966 for a 75-year-old woman.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“This is not a red versus blue issue,” said Sheila Clark, president and chief executive of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Chuck Coggins, Sam Shelton, Louis Delucca: obviously, there was some connection between a sibilate s and a complete lack of interest in the State versus Carolina issue.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris