weigh down

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The idea was to flush all shareholders who wanted out in one fell swoop, avoiding the cycle of redemptions that weighed down Blackstone’s real-estate fund for years when it fell from favor.

From The Wall Street Journal

That figure includes local-government spending on public works, which is weighed down by mountains of debt hidden off official balance sheets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Futures in New York fell 0.3% to $4,608.40 a troy ounce, also weighed down by easing demand for safe-haven assets as fears of imminent U.S. military action in Iran faded.

From The Wall Street Journal

That turnaround, combined with the fund’s improving performance in 2025, is a sign that commercial real estate is recovering after several years weighed down by higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shares of Meta have been weighed down by investor concerns about overspending, but Shmulik believes capital intensity as a percentage of revenue could peak in 2026 across the industry, boosting return on invested capital.

From MarketWatch