underweight

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Over the weekend, Oppenheimer analyst Ari Wald reiterated an underweight rating on the consumer discretionary sector, noting that on an equal-weight basis, the sector has fallen to a new multi-year low versus the S&P 500.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

To improve accuracy, researchers excluded individuals with poor health, those who were underweight, or anyone who experienced a major health event within two years of follow-up.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Boone was underweight, had sore ears and sore eyes when he first came into the RSPCA's care, Murphy explained.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Lowering his recommendation to underweight from equal-weight, analyst Richard E. Wiles tells clients in a note that the probability of both earnings downgrades and trading multiple de-ratings across the sector is rising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It found that about two thirds of those surveyed were stunted or underweight.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden