likely to
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The stock is likely to pop on day one.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Mice showed far less lose-shift behavior, making them less likely to adjust their decisions after an unexpected outcome.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
UK retail investors are likely to be allocated around £1.5bn worth of shares and one of the UK's leading investing platforms hopes this could encourage a new generation of investors.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
On the other hand, longer-duration Treasurys are likely to respond positively if the Fed ends up hiking rates, he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
The juiciest shorts—the bonds ultimately backed by the mortgages most likely to default—had several characteristics.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
