optimism
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The semiconductor company has capitalized on the broader market optimism relating to the Iran cease-fire but the stock also has been driven by a series of company announcements.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
New treatments, including monoclonal antibodies such as lecanemab and donanemab, have offered some optimism by slowing cognitive decline.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
The S&P 500 gained ground for a seventh consecutive session, lifted by optimism that the U.S. can reach a longer-term peace deal with Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Also, the rise in U.S. stocks on Wednesday may have been driven partly by traders unwinding short positions, meaning it’s not just about bullish optimism.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
His family life had left him self-reliant and curiously hardwired for optimism.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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