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The capacity of policymakers to make decisions that might displease the government is under increasing threat, the head of the European Central Bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Equity raises tend to hurt stock prices, because increasing the number of shares outstanding effectively reduces the percentage of the company that current shareholders own.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

He has also promised to build on Petro's legacy of increasing the minimum wage, raising education spending and transferring land to poor communities.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The experts will say the Angels should not be sold until a new labor agreement is signed, potentially increasing their value.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

They sent out colonies, had dealings with the less powerful without increasing their strength, put down the powerful, and did not allow powerful foreigners to gain prestige there.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli