downbeat
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If you’re looking for something downbeat, of course, “Groundswell” can oblige.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In all, no fewer than 26 of the 49 analysts surveyed by FactSet who cover Zscaler lowered their stock-price targets in the wake of the downbeat guidance.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The rising spending and a downbeat revenue forecast for the second quarter disappointed investors; shares fell around 7% in after-hours trading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The demand recovery helped overshadow a downbeat earnings outlook for the current quarter and lowered profit guidance for the full year, as demand fell in the weeks following the start of the conflict.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
It is, in fact, a downbeat speech, almost an informal State of the Union address, designed to undercut the revelry and prepare the country for years of more pain and struggle.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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