gain
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The revision to July's data showed that the world's largest economy lost jobs that month, as opposed to posting a gain of 21,000 as previously reported.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Employers shed 10,000 jobs in July, down from a previous estimate of a gain of 21,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
A tough third quarter for most assets just wrapped, though the S&P 500 managed a 2.3% gain in total-return terms, according to the chart from Deutsche Bank strategists.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Instead, Cohen said the women who reported him immediately only wanted to ensure Weinberg couldn’t use the photos to blackmail them — and those who came forward later were likely motivated by monetary gain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Is this the honor we gain from following Gwydion? To let ourselves be tracked down like animals? Or do you fear them too much?”
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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