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expectation

[ek-spek-tey-shuhn] / ˌɛk spɛkˈteɪ ʃən /


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Vistra stock has lost momentum over the past three months, falling 5.4%, partly due to a miss on earnings expectations in its most recent report.

From Barron's

"I came out with no expectation of going back in," he added.

From BBC

Silver prices climbed to all-time highs on Monday, as expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates further this month and persistent concerns over global supply tightness sparked a fresh rally.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jiangxi Copper’s rally could also be fueled by higher copper prices, stemming from increased demand for the metal and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut.

From The Wall Street Journal

It would be falling expectations of who I am.

From Los Angeles Times