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The Royce Micro-Cap Fund held 158 stocks as of April 30.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Singh has not commented publicly, though his spokesperson earlier said he held the film industry and the Don franchise in the "highest regard" and had chosen to stay silent.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Respondents said they traded less frequently or held positions overnight instead of closing them out the same day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The offering could take place as soon as June 12, and would shatter the $25.6 billion fundraising record for an IPO, held until now by Gulf giant Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia's national oil company.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

He held his phone above him on his bed.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith