cent
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Move one piece or change one fee even by a cent and the impact can quickly ripple into billions of dollars won and lost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
However, the midpoint of its expectations for adjusted earnings of between $2.15 and $2.35 per share came in one cent below the consensus.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
Between 2020 and 2025, the carbon footprint of its investments had dropped 42 per cent, the fund said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
According to Shropshire Council, about 15 per cent of households in its area rely on oil-fuelled central heating, which is between 16,000 and 21,000 properties.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“Eighty to ninety per cent of the names on my list are not even available at any price.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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But half of Australia's living cricket royalty and a slew of former coaches - some of whom have been accused of wrongdoing too - have thrown in their two cents.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Within two years, the stock had shriveled to 50 cents a share and was delisted in April 2001.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Adjusted earnings per share were 91 cents, compared with analyst estimates of 84 cents, according to FactSet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
Measure FD will generate about $345 million annually for the city Fire Department by raising the city’s retail sales tax from 10.25% to 10.75%, which is about 5 cents more for every $10 spent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
She unwrinkles eight one-dollar bills, then counts out 97 cents, mostly in pennies.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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