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Index funds do not promise a specific return, other than that holders will do exactly as well as the index, minus an infinitesimal annual fee.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

The company lifted its revenue guidance for the fiscal year to $6.3 billion, plus or minus $100 million, up from an earlier range of $5.9 billion to $6.3 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The top panel in the chart below shows the index rising for several straight sessions, while the bottom panel shows the daily number of advancing stocks minus declining stocks staying negative over the same stretch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

For the second quarter, Marvell expects about $2.7 billion in revenue, plus or minus 5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

My daily routine included lunch with Alexia and the girls, minus Danielle and Anna—they sat alone—and then recess.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea