downgrade

Example Sentences

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“We see an end to the earnings downgrade cycle.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The update brings Lidl's system more line with rival supermarket chains, though some have said it is a downgrade from rewards such as 10% off vouchers for spending £250 in a month.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The call with management later Tuesday will likely focus on its core revenue trajectory given the slight downgrade to its 2026 loan-growth projection, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The Morgan Stanley downgrade is the latest for Prudential Financial.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

She submitted a list of the bonds she wished to downgrade to her superiors and received back a list of what she was permitted to downgrade.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis