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traders

noun

plural of trader

as in dealers

a buyer and seller of goods for profit a coffee trader

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Recent Examples of traders Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a pause in fighting between the United States and Iran, though traders remain wary. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026 One Kalshi contract, asking traders what the Fed decision will be in July, projects a nearly 75% chance that the Fed will maintain rates at current levels. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 27 July 2026 In the oil market, traders are buying and selling contracts for barrels of oil to be delivered many months in the future. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Japanese traders are adding the Kospi Index to their watch lists. — Winnie Hsu, Fortune, 19 July 2026 In the shorter term, even if the Middle East conflict ends and Hormuz traffic returns to normal, Iraq’s trucking flows could continue as the country keeps exports diversified, traders say. — Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 18 July 2026

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And while there are still comic artists and writers at small tables signing and sketching, and dealers selling original art out of binders in crates, a good chunk of the space is occupied by media and toy companies, trying to outdo one another.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Auction executives and dealers say the explosive rebound in the art market, following nearly three years of declines, is being driven largely by the massive wealth creation from the artificial intelligence boom, IPOs and rising stocks.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 July 2026

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Card authorizations clear within minutes, Pastore said, and the company mines that stream continuously to track consumer spending for economists, banks and merchants.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Instead of paying for separate vendors and tools, merchants earn a share of the opt-in revenue, turning standard return operations into a new source of income.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

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The executive also noted that the low costs associated with running Roku OS have helped the company win over TV OEMs and retailers.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
Taylor Farms has recalled shredded lettuce processed in central Mexico that was shipped to restaurants, food services and retailers in 27 states.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

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