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upshot

[uhp-shot] / ˈʌpˌʃɒt /


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So the upshot for a bank is that lending to a financial intermediary that makes certain loans, even at a lower yield, can be much more profitable than making those loans itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The upshot is that gold’s recent poor run has almost certainly lowered the bottom line for precious metal mining companies.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The upshot is that stocks could see a solid relief rally this week, although investors will likely continue to be whipsawed by headlines.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The upshot is the ranges can often be greater away from the sea.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

But the upshot is there are all these baby tree sprouts in our garden plots.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz