compress

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Rising yields, elevated inflation, and increasing credit spreads are expected to compress S&P 500 multiples.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

When the narrative is compelling, capital sometimes becomes too abundant and returns compress.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Increased scrutiny of stock-based compensation typically intensifies as multiples compress and market fears mount, Fish told MarketWatch via email.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Kedrosky argued that Nvidia’s gross margins, which stood at 73% in the most recent quarter, will by necessity have to compress, for two reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

She needed a blanket, a compress, a sedative tablet.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri