- plural of expectation.
expectations
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From her CFO post, Kress has led Nvidia through its rapid growth, he said, and in addition to understanding Wall Street’s expectations for the business, she’s responsible for the company’s relationships with its institutional investors.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
While a guidance increase was expected, Merck’s new outlook should trigger upgrades to consensus expectations for adjusted earnings, according to JPM.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
The third-quarter figure, in line with market expectations, was the fastest quarterly growth rate since the first three months of 2024, the ONS said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
Distillate fuel stocks rose by 4.1 million barrels to 103.3 million barrels against expectations of a 1.2 million-barrel withdrawal, and were 8% below the five-year average for the time of year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
But he saw this because he trusted only his own observations; he wasn’t blinded by his expectations.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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