bidding

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Instead of blindly bidding up shares of just about every company making its Wall Street debut, there have been some big misses scattered among some successful debuts.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The first could attract more bidding interest from investors due to higher yields which are likely to be offered by the longer-dated securities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Oil refiners are also bidding more aggressively for crude as they try to boost production as markets around the world are hit by shortages of jet fuel and diesel, said Ole Hansen from Saxo Bank.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Warner’s board, under pressure, reopened the bidding in late February to allow Paramount to make its case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

In his agony of doubt he journeyed to Delphi to ask the oracle to help him, and Apollo spoke to him in clear words bidding him,

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton