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It plans to raise $75 billion, more than double the current record held by Saudi Aramco’s IPO from early 2020.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It had previously been held by the Conservatives and is within Goldsborough's constituency.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The map had been blocked in federal court, in a dispute revolving around how it treated a Gulf Coast district currently held by Rep. Shomari Figures, a Black Democrat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

According to Hayes, the average size for a bond issue in the U.S. high-yield market is $800 million, while the average for issues held by the Intrepid Income Fund is about $400 million.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The medium’s hands had been tightly held, by her host on one side; and on the other by the handsome, charming Henry Jencken.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock