downgrade
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There could therefore be an argument to reverse some of that downgrade.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Strategists led by Ohsung Kwon said the downgrade comes even as the bank is growing more optimistic on earnings per share — targeting $425 next year for S&P 500 companies and $460 in 2028.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
S&P pointed out in its downgrade that it’s concerned more broadly about the AI binge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Lockheed Martin stock caught an upgrade on Tuesday, while L3Harris stock caught a downgrade.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
“And you’ve changed your team. Interesting. Is this a downgrade or an upgrade, young Tristan?”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
UiPath falls after DA Davidson downgrades the stock, citing concerns about its artificial-intelligence pricing.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Nike falls after Bank of America downgrades the stock on concerns about innovation, wholesale revenue, and softening demand.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
Nike falls after Bank of America downgrades the stock on concerns about innovation, wholesale revenues, and softening demand.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
Seat downgrades are increasingly becoming a pain point for passengers in this era of packed flights and fees on practically every seat on the plane.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
If Moody’s downgrades GE paper, it is a big deal.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Japan's Meteorological Agency had warned of an "imminent threat to life", but several warnings have now been downgraded, with the danger to life warning remaining in place in Oshima Town.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
With those concerns top of mind, analysts at the firm on Friday downgraded shares of the streaming giant to underweight — the rough equivalent of a sell rating — from equal weight.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Before the postponed Holtec IPO, investors were spooked after UBS downgraded NuScale to “sell,” questioning its path to profitability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Harry battled the ministry in the courts after Ravec downgraded his security following his 2020 move.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
I didn’t make the event final for bars, because I’d downgraded the difficulty of my routine; I’d taken out one of my Tkatchevs so I could go easy on my shoulder.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
On Monday, shortly after authorities began downgrading some mandatory evacuation orders to warnings around Somersett, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said people were already venturing too far into dangerous wildlands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
However, Hong Leong notes recent hospital listings have largely run its course and investors are now focusing on company fundamentals, downgrading its rating on the sector to neutral from overweight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Ader upgraded Backblaze shares to Market Perform from Underperform—just a few months after downgrading the stock.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Anmuth was more critical of Meta’s spending plans, downgrading the stock to neutral from overweight on Thursday.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
Another principle of the educational system is the promotion of technical or vocational education and the simultaneous downgrading of the humanities.
From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Violeta D. Baluyut
