slumping
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AstraZeneca shares were slumping while Bristol Myers Squibb was jumping on Monday on reported deal talks.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
The ChiNext Price Index rose 0.4% after slumping 11% last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
China’s auto sales remained weak in June, with retail sales of passenger cars slumping 20.2% in the first half, the China Passenger Car Association data showed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
It quickly surged in value before slumping sharply.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Most mornings they’d argue for a few minutes, then Tyler would surrender his pencil, his shoulders slumping as he pulled on his boots and welding gloves.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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