decrease
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KB Home KBH -0.30%decrease; red down pointing triangle delivered fewer homes and narrowed its profit in the fourth quarter as the stagnant housing market continued to eat into the home builder’s finances.
Nike NKE -0.09%decrease; red down pointing triangle recorded a slight uptick in sales during the fiscal second quarter as it continues its turnaround efforts, though weakness in its China business persisted.
Operating results from Freight decreased in the quarter, which the company attributed to lower shipments, high wage rates, and the hiring of more sales professionals in anticipation of the unit’s spinoff on June 1.
Cairo has aspired to become the key gas hub for the region, but its own gas production has decreased in recent years while domestic needs have increased, magnifying its reliance on imported gas from Israel.
If you’re wondering why you’ll be paying more for a new PC or smartphone next year, Micron’s MU -3.01%decrease; red down pointing triangle latest financial results provide a big clue.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
