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[al-uh-keyt] / ˈæl əˌkeɪt /


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The cuts are part of Donohue’s strategy to allocate resources to its core, which includes index options, futures, foreign-exchange markets, and U.S. and European stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Partially because when it comes to budgeting, I actually don’t think the amount of money you allocate toward groceries and gas and entertainment is all that different from your partnered peers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

“We remain committed to disciplined execution of our strategic priorities while continuing to allocate capital thoughtfully to drive long-term value and significant returns for our shareholders,” Chief Financial Officer Peggy Alford said.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

As a result, low- and middle-income households, who allocate a greater proportion of their income to essentials such as food, housing, or energy, are underweighted.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

These people whose job it was to allocate capital apparently didn’t even know how to manage their own.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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