conservative

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Deavers notes that these estimates are likely conservative.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

He points to the new company guidance as conservative, suggesting that any positive development this year should be enough to “inflect the stock.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Goodwin is also troubled by what he labels “stale pricing,” as marks on some positions have a wide variance and can be conservative or unreliable.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Ironically, these lawsuits have put conservative investment strategies on trial, driving fiduciaries to take more risks with the portfolios they manage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

McKissick and student leaders had kept plans for the rally secret, fearing that more conservative blacks would tip off the authorities.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson