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Total revenue for the first quarter grew 14% from a year ago to $22.22 billion, which was above the average analyst estimate compiled by FactSet of $21.3 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Since last season, when he changed his windup to briefly emulate Koufax’s arms going above his head, he has a 12-3 record.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

But oil and gas prices remain far above their pre-war levels as Gulf supplies remain largely blocked from transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

In the neighboring eurozone, headline inflation jumped to 2.6% in March, above the European Central Bank’s own 2% target, from 1.9% in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Mien put an arm around my shoulder and drew me across the room till we were standing above that heartbreaking row.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom