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weakness

[week-nis] / ˈwik nɪs /


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However, this time one of the usually more bullish strategy boutiques thinks that the gains will not be sustained and that further weakness in equities is likely.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Such weakness would also hurt the U.S. in nuclear talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He added that today’s rebound is “a sign investors viewed last week’s weakness as a reset in crowded trades rather than the start of a broader risk-off move.”

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The company has relied on its oral-health portfolio to offset weakness in product categories like respiratory and digestive health during a milder cold and flu season, particularly in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

That, plus the structural weakness of the tank, had caused the structure to explode.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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