expansion

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Executives justified that expansion over the past few years by arguing that the definition of sport had expanded, as athleisure blurred the lines between athletic and casual activity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The analysts say that they expect a mid-single digit upgrade to 2026 and 2027 sales consensus, particularly driven by statements around customer demand and ASML’s capacity expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The New York Fed said Monday that it will slow the central bank’s balance sheet expansion from a net $40 billion per month to $25 billion in Treasury bill purchases.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Mackay said: "Our manifesto has plans for the biggest expansion of free childcare for a generation, supporting parents who are feeling the strain like never before."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The bill created dozens of new federal capital crimes, mandated life sentences for some “three-strikers,” and authorized more than $16 billion for state prison grants and expansion of state and local police forces.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander