dilute
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While $39 billion in orders is a positive signal for Super Micro’s business, Wall Street was spooked by the equity financing plans, which will dilute existing shareholders.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
That would bring the U.S. position closer to that of Iran, which has agreed to dilute its stockpiles to low enrichment level and has expressed openness to transfer them to Russia.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Issuing more stock, however, would dilute existing shareholders, which may explain the slide in GameStop stock on Monday.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
The gain marks a bit of a switch, as investors tend to be unhappy about stock deals, which dilute the ownership of current shareholders.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
"One part in twenty, or thereabouts. You never know until you try, but the risk is"—his face dropped—"if you dilute it too much, it's basically just scented water."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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