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discount

[dis-kount, dis-kount, dis-kount] / ˈdɪs kaʊnt, dɪsˈkaʊnt, ˈdɪs kaʊnt /






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Shares are trading at about 18 times forward earnings, a sizable discount to the 23-times valuation they’ve had on average over the past five years.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Templeton Emerging Markets Fund closed at a market price of $22.34 on Monday, which was a 10% discount to its NAV of $24.82.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Many institutions are pulling back on private-equity investments, and some have even sought to unload stakes in those funds at a discount.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Households that need more help, such as those on the lowest incomes, or with extra needs such as charging an electric wheelchair or a home ventilator, would receive a "discount on all their energy".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A smiling Chuck E. Cheese mouse stared at me from a printed coupon, offering me a two-dollar discount on any large pizza and a hundred tokens for twenty-five dollars.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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