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But Ciena’s stock shed nearly 14% on Thursday—after having run up more than 160% since the first of the year on strong hype about the company’s exposure to the AI build-out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The records show this early evacuation was run up the chain of command, meaning officials handling the emergency should have been aware of it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Sadly, we have run up against the same unwillingness to move we encountered under Wes Streeting.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

But with a market valuation above $5 trillion and a healthy run up already in recent weeks, investors seem disinclined to chase Nvidia stock higher immediately.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Would she run up, eventually, to her own life?

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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