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shakeout

[sheyk-out] / ˈʃeɪkˌaʊt /




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They now carry enough index weight that even a contained tech shakeout could leave a mark on the broader benchmarks.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

For workers like Tinner, it has been a rough realization that the Silicon Valley shakeout is stretching into another year.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 6, 2026

That is looking like an even wiser play as investors seek new ways to insulate their portfolios from the shakeout in AI-related equities in the U.S.

From Barron's Feb. 26, 2026

Gold and silver rose for the first time in two sessions on Tuesday after last week’s record-setting shakeout.

From MarketWatch Feb. 3, 2026

Investors essentially take refuge in another sector while the industry where they’ve been investing undergoes a shakeout.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 4, 2026




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