gains

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You might want to lock in profits from a stock investment that has grown a lot, or sell something that tanked and use that loss for tax purposes to offset your gains.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures were lower in choppy trade with a warmer weather outlook for early July supporting prices while solid production and comfortable inventories limited gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Overall, both placebo groups experienced gains in cognitive and physical performance, although the strongest improvements were generally seen among participants who knew they were taking a placebo.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

The more Mary affords grace to others, the more she gains confidence in who she is, as a person with a strong moral compass forged away from her mother’s ambitions.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

It was the money left me, and the gains of the first few year wot I sent home to Mr. Jaggers—all for you—when he first come arter you, agreeable to my letter.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens