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problematic

[prob-luh-mat-ik] / ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /


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When oil prices are higher for longer, it’s the “problem” stocks that tend to benefit most—and few have been as problematic as Houston-based Occidental Petroleum, the U.S.’s fourth-largest oil producer.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

They are also looking at potentially problematic tactics around the changing of ticket categories.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“Cathy never gave up on beauty, even though beauty is a very difficult and problematic concept,” Molesworth said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

For one thing, bonds now offer higher starting yields that can better protect portfolios if stocks falter and inflation remains problematic.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Selectively shorting the most problematic mortgage-backed securities in history today amounts to just such an opportunity.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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