prudently

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The 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act requires employers that sponsor retirement plans to manage investments prudently and solely in their beneficiaries’ interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“Overall, we expect that dealers will continue to prudently manage inventories until a market inflection dictates a change in course as the upcoming spring selling season gets under way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Edison has told its investors that it believes it acted prudently before the Eaton fire and will have the damage costs fully covered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

“We would say the tone remained optimistic around China, but the statements remained prudently conservative, which we understand,” Stifel’s Ruben Roy wrote.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

“Yes, but I don’t know much, except about bread and a few trifles. You had better ask Mother’s leave before you order anything,” returned Meg prudently.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott