skepticism
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“ETF holdings and speculative positioning are relatively light, with investors largely on the sidelines amid skepticism over near-term upside,” the multiasset strategist adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
But the retailer’s optimism about those plans has run up against skepticism from investors, who sent shares lower on Wednesday.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Analysts favor value-oriented retailers like Ross Stores, Walmart, and Target, expecting margin recovery and growth despite market skepticism.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Many of Swann’s readers admit a similar skepticism until they cracked her book’s spine and discovered they couldn’t put it down.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Nicholas did not believe him, and his skepticism made Makgatho even keener to prove it was true.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing skepticism
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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