purchased

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The accounts purchased at least $1.75 million of Nvidia’s stock in the quarter, including $500,000 on Jan. 6.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The property, which is directly adjacent to her primary residence, was snapped up by the star for $1.24 million in 2015, around nine years after she purchased her main abode, according to records.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway purchased three million Macy’s shares, valued under $60 million, in the first quarter, potentially by Warren Buffett.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The Internal Revenue Service’s “wash sale” rule limits the ability to recognize a loss on the sale of stock if the same stock is purchased within 30 days before or after the sale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

He liked the more formal attire of men in Kraków and gradually purchased several elegant suits.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson