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Florida gained a net $1 trillion increase in income from new entrants minus those who left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This compares with the company’s previous earnings outlook of $2 a share, plus or minus 25 cents, and sales growth of 6%, plus or minus 10%.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Management guided for profit of $2.15 a share, plus or minus 15 cents, and sales growth of about 12%, plus or minus 5%.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The GfK consumer confidence index fell two points to minus 21 this month, while expectations for the general economic situation over the next year dropped six points to minus 37.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Not for several years had they been off alone together like this, minus the kids.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols