slumping

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That can make it more difficult for the index to climb when shares of megacap companies are slumping, even if other stocks and sectors are performing well.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

There are signs that a rotation away from highflying tech stocks may be coming, with the Nasdaq Composite slumping 4% on June 5 as investors slammed the brakes on the AI trade.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Trucking executives report an end to a long freight downturn, with rates rising to sustainable levels after four years of slumping earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Maybe the answer to slumping sales and customer fatigue isn’t splashy, headline-grabbing hires or empty collabs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

She remembered Babi, white-faced, slumping on the couch, and Mammy, her hand flying to her mouth when she heard.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini