windfall
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French President Emmanuel Macron is meanwhile calling for a European response in the face of excessive energy firm windfall profits or "speculative behaviour".
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Although SpaceX holds stock buybacks twice a year to help staff and investors convert their SpaceX stock into cash, the sheer size and potential valuation of the planned IPO could create a windfall for some.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
The additional windfall is distributed in three instalments over three years, meaning Town will continue to benefit from the money for the next two seasons.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The oil business is enjoying higher prices right now, although windfall taxes could seize some of those profits.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
"You know, ashes scattered to the winds, so the one who wins the windfall gets— Oh, never mind."
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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