downward

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To be sure, there is some concern that loyal Tesla investors would sell Tesla stock to buy SpaceX, which could put temporary downward pressure on the EV maker’s shares.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Higher yields typically put downward pressure on tech stocks because the valuations of growth companies are heavily tied to future expected earnings, and rising interest rates can squeeze their profit margins.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

That isn’t to say the downward trend should be ignored.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Immense and imposing, formed through the downward trajectory of water from mountains as it collects and freezes, they have always moved.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Annabeth couldn’t see far in the hazy air, but the longer they walked, the more certain she became that the entire landscape was a downward curve.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan