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pointing

[poin-ting] / ˈpɔɪn tɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
directed
Synonyms


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Eli Lilly LLY 0.55%increase; green up pointing triangle shares rose in early European trade after a late-stage trial showed its drug was effective in weight loss and in alleviating obesity-linked conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

As impressive as that sounds, the stock was falling 3% in early European trading and its American depositary receipts were pointing 1.8% lower ahead of the open.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Red flags emerged over the past month, pointing to a soft patch ahead for the S&P 500 index and for tech,” Subramanian and her team said in a client note.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Now, new owner Nippon Steel 5401 -1.50%decrease; red down pointing triangle is preparing to start a project that will likely keep that mill going for decades longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Mum asks, pointing to a small clearing on the water’s edge where the grass looks flat and dry.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler



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