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There have been no notable calls for boycotts of companies that are retreating from DEI, which includes many a corporation in the entertainment and sports worlds.

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It's known for its ashrams and meditation and yoga retreats and is considered a holy Hindu site that draws in large numbers of tourists and pilgrims.

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The U.S. retreat from its electric-vehicle ambitions is spreading around the globe.

Conversely, when the market has faltered, particularly in response to his aggressive trade policies, he has tended to retreat or float the prospect of new deals.

Laying out a few reasons for caution he points to Longview’s selloff indicator that as of Monday is now flagging a retreat getting started.

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