gains

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Equity markets across the Asia-Pacific region were broadly mixed Thursday afternoon after swinging between mild gains and losses earlier in the session.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But whether those gains are broadly shared, and whether the workers whose careers are destroyed make successful transitions, these things do not depend on the technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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

People betting on sports tend to invest less, which means potentially missing out on big gains over time due to compound growth.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

You’re making gains, soldier, can’t you see that?

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini