basket
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The remaining 20% would be the short sale of a basket of six neocloud companies, also weighted by market capitalization.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
The dollar fell 0.3% against a basket of currencies after reaching a 10-week low earlier, as weaker-than-expected data led to pared rate-hike expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
In a sense, it is a sign that investors have learned an important lesson since the dot-com collapse: Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket, or theme.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
While ABC fell behind the other broadcasters in the late 90s and early 2000s, ESPN—powered by its huge basket of exclusive sports rights and its electric “SportsCenter” highlights show—became the most valuable property in television.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
I grabbed my empty basket and followed him.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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Since the markets are so unpredictable, it makes sense to divide your eggs among many baskets rather than bet on just one.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Headline stock baskets in Japan, Korea and China also rose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Ushers stood at all the exits of Great Festival Hall with baskets for donations for Venezuela.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
By then, the baskets had been picked over.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
We just took off in our dirty work clothes and Wellington boots with our farm baskets on our heads.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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