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In his Monday note, Curtis said he expects the acquisition to contribute less than $100 million in annual revenue for Credo.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

This year, slower immigration means “the breakeven pace could fall to nearly zero, requiring less than 10,000 new jobs per month in 2026,” according to a recent paper from the Federal Reserve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Facing pressure from its employees and investors, OpenAI reinstated Altman as chief executive less than a week after he was pushed out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The other investment options: Asian distributors who may buy Russian helium and could purchase it for less than U.S. helium—and sell it to Asian buyers at a higher price.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

I move less than a paw’s length out of my hole.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz