yesterday

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U.S. stock futures edged higher, following a rally yesterday, as the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is proving to be no bother to investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The fountain, by the way, didn’t just dry up yesterday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Morgan showed net selling yesterday, meaning investors sold more stocks than they bought in aggregate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

"Of course, until yesterday the prime minister was claiming that this leadership had brought order to the chaos of illegal subsidies," it said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“And yesterday afternoon, the same guy came early to pick her up.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott