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gain

[geyn] / geɪn /




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The Nasdaq composite lost about 1% on Tuesday, its largest blown gain since early January, extending tech stock volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Elon Musk, of course, runs both companies, and a successful IPO with a solid first-day gain would reflect well on Musk’s leadership.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Food posted its largest monthly gain since August 2022.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Radio Bar's loss was VfB Stuttgart's gain, as Tuchel threw himself into his new life as a youth coach.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“But if she is like us, if she must walk in shadow because her heart has stopped beating, then she has everything to gain from placing her trust in the Prince of Demons.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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