obsolescence
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And Rob Robotti shared three “HALO” stocks — which stands for hard assets, low obsolescence — that he expects to perform well during the AI build-out.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Massive spending on data centers and AI infrastructure can benefit “HALO” companies: hard assets, low obsolescence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
I fear there are many years left in this age, and that it will not quickly fade into political obsolescence, becoming a curiosity or historical footnote.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
Once again, the franchise finds them horrified to face their obsolescence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
My excuse is that in this era of planned obsolescence, when a thing breaks down I can usually find something in my collection to repair it—a toilet, or a motor, or a lawn mower.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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Power Suffix: -escence
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