gains

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The dot-com boom delivered five straight years of huge gains, and many investors convinced themselves the old rules of investing no longer applied.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Still, he noted that the recent quarterly results were solid, reflecting disciplined execution and modest market-share gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Add in the fact that conditions are still supportive of equities moving higher, and it seems likely that tech can keep making gains.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s just that having high conviction in explosive share price gains is eroding.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Now I see what it means that power is like weights in a balance, and when someone gains power someone else loses power.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone