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allocate

[al-uh-keyt] / ˈæl əˌkeɪt /


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Different methodologies and outcomes for the Gauge and Big Data + Panel frustrate TV operators and confuse marketers looking to allocate spending as next month’s upfront ad sales events approach, according to Marshall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The program opens up for applications this week and could allocate up to $12,500 for households of 1-2 people and up to $19,000 for households with five or more members.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Genna Contino explained how to set up a bucket strategy for your cash and allocate it to earn as much as possible, while making sure you have enough on hand for emergencies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The firm recommends investors that who like gold allocate a mid-single-digit percentage of their portfolio to the precious metal as a hedge and a way to diversify.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The financial markets paid a lot of people extremely well for narrow expertise and a few people, poorly, for the big, global views you needed to have if you were to allocate capital across markets.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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