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uncertainty

[uhn-sur-tn-tee] / ʌnˈsɜr tn ti /


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In May, Morgan Stanley equity analysts said they were taking a "cautious stance" on the company, citing "continued uncertainty within the consumer electronics market, as well as heightened competitive pressures and memory headwinds."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Watch Micah Maidenberg report from Starbase and Brownsville as residents in the region brace for SpaceX’s IPO and the uncertainty from one of the world’s most-valuable companies planning to become even bigger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The pair knocked out the third seeds, but there is now uncertainty around their quarter-final match on Thursday after Mboko suffered a nasty fall.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

With the SpaceX IPO coming this week, space investors face another source of uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

To admit uncertainty is to admit to weakness, to powerlessness, and to believe in yourself despite both.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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