lag

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At the other end of the spectrum, previously lagging cyclical and defensive names outperformed the broader market this week, helping buck the downtrend for the major indexes.

From MarketWatch

The Dow transports lagged far behind the industrials starting in early 2024, not long after the Federal Reserve jacked up interest rates to fight inflation and the AI race kicked into gear.

From The Wall Street Journal

The increase signals a rebound from declines in life expectancy during the pandemic and progress in combating the opioid crisis, though the U.S. still lags behind peer nations.

From The Wall Street Journal

"England lags behind comparable countries on cancer survival – it's vital that changes," she said.

From BBC

The question now is just how long the software sector can remain under pressure, especially given how notably it’s been lagging lately.

From MarketWatch