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[fuhn-duh-men-tl] / ˌfʌn dəˈmɛn tl /




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Overall however, the fundamental case for stocks remains strong earnings growth, and on that front, the outlook for the next 12 months looks robust.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But there’s also reason for investors not to worry about a lower-for-longer scenario, given that what’s fueling the weakness is more technical in nature than fundamental.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

While the study did not identify a direct link between ultra-processed foods and memory loss, the researchers note that attention is a fundamental cognitive function.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

More than a year of whipsawing tariff policy has caused dramatic swings in U.S. trade flows—but so far, little fundamental change in America’s identity as a major net importer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In both cases, Dobzhansky noted, the fundamental questions at stake were biological.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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