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Investors are paying close attention to huge initial public offerings expected this year, with questions about whether enthusiasm for the artificial-intelligence trade is strong enough to eat up the additional share supply.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Although the pattern is incomplete, the structure warrants close attention.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Among those paying close attention to the El Niño forecasts are farmers across Asia already dealing with high diesel and fertilizer prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

She appears warm to jurors, routinely thanking them for their public service and for paying such close attention during the proceedings.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

I tried to figure things out on my own, paying close attention as Aunt Kitty kept appointments with important-looking businessmen at all hours of the day and night, their conversations hushed and tense.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan