gainer

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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

By far the largest gainer this week was Xanadu Quantum Technologies, shares of which nearly quadrupled.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 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

Pfizer shares jumped 6.8% Tuesday, making it the S&P’s top gainer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

A partygoer—one of the paid ones—did a perfect triple gainer off the diving board, the splash leaving a streak across the High Blade’s heavy robe.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman