returns

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Utilities such as SDG&E make money by building projects such as transmission lines, which earn regulated returns on investment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Huey, the Naples, Fla.-based financial adviser, said he remains deeply skeptical of synthetic products like tokens that purport to reflect the returns of private firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

It grew because the Washington State Investment Board chose capable managers, balanced risk and compounded returns inside a commingled trust over decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The yield on 30-year UK government bonds reached 5.869 percent, surpassing Tuesday's mark to hit its highest level since 1998, as investors demanded higher returns to reflect growing inflation risks.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Zohra squeezes my arm and returns to the stall, acting like she’s doing Mister Brother a favor.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan