moat
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FRANKFURT—For decades, thousands of niche, world-class manufacturers that form the backbone of the German economy relied on an unassailable moat: unmatched quality.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026
"This gives them profitability that helps to produce a moat between them and smaller firms" who cannot maintain the same level of spending and research investment, he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
The real Nvidia moat was never just the silicon; the software locks developers in.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
Advantest’s system-on-chip tester has also become the industry standard with over 60% market share, giving it a durable economic moat that should be difficult for any competitors to erode, the analyst adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“First, the ringwall, then the outer circle. It’s divided into three sectors. Beyond that is the ice moat, then at the center of everything, the White Island.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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