overweight

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The brokerage keeps an overweight stance on semiconductors and IT hardware due to strong earnings, as well as financials on attractive valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

This is more evident in the U.S. rather than Europe and explains why the Barclays call is to overweight U.S. relative to Europe.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

CGS maintains an overweight rating on Malaysian banks, saying earnings would be largely defensive against any negative impact from elevated oil prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Menopause is often associated with increased weight gain and a higher risk of developing overweight and obesity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

He laughs a lot, loves to sing, blushes a lot, is a little overweight, and I’ve never seen him in a bad mood.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper