silver lining

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So where might the silver lining be for long-term investors?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war, but the crisis could have an environmental silver lining.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

We can try to find another silver lining in reports that, with one-fifth of the world’s oil supply cut off, many nations are trying to jumpstart their shift to renewable energy.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

If there is a silver lining for the auto industry, it’s that stocks haven’t been destroyed by the current EV woes.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

There’s got to be a silver lining somewhere.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen