gain
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Gold and silver have seen a rollercoaster end to a year in which their prices are on track to record their biggest annual gains since 1979.
From BBC
But those gains look pedestrian next to Advanced Micro Devices’ 78% run-up.
Chinese fighter jets this month gained radar lock on Japanese military aircraft, and days later Russia and China conducted a joint patrol with their bombers flying near Japan.
Super Micro Computer’s stock has fallen 1.3% this year, significantly underperforming the S&P 500’s 17% gain and other tech companies.
From Barron's
While October’s lack of government data complicates the comparison, the gain is slower the 3.5% wage increase in November.
From Barron's
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