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gainer

[gey-ner] / ˈgeɪ nər /


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“As we’ve seen throughout the post-pandemic period, healthcare was the big gainer among sectors, responsible for nearly all of the gains,” said Michael Bernick, a former director of the state jobs agency.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Coincidentally, the third-biggest gainer in the S&P 500 on Thursday was Constellation Brands, which is best known for selling Corona and Modelo in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Best Buy shares rose 4.6% to $63.20, becoming a top S&P 500 gainer due to acquisition speculation.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Cyber-platform and threat-intelligence company CrowdStrike, a strong gainer, has announced a number of acquisitions in recent months, including Pangea, which makes AI security tools, for $260 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

He did the same lousy old half gainer all day long.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger




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