windfall

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October’s windfall also proved fleeting: In January, one of the Hyperliquid accounts lost more than $128 million on an ill-fated bet that ether would rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

If HMH has a splashy debut, that would be a windfall for Baker Hughes and Akastor, which are currently 50-50 owners of HMH.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The increase in demand has pushed coal prices higher and even sparked talk of a windfall tax in coal-producing Indonesia, which reversed a decision taken last year to reduce production.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Under the current windfall tax energy companies must pay 78%.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The heir who wins the windfall will be the one who finds the FOURTH.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin