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Chabria: We are less than 50 days out from the primary on June 2 and somehow this race remains both boring and unpredictable.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

In his Monday note, Curtis said he expects the acquisition to contribute less than $100 million in annual revenue for Credo.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

They were down less than 1% Monday afternoon to around $163.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

While two— Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Nova Scotia —have eked out gains of less than 1%, others are roaring ahead.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

At least not any more or less than the other students.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness