weigh on

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Lowe’s reported higher first-quarter sales boosted by growth in its online channel, even as a stagnant housing market continues to weigh on home improvement activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Higher yields typically weigh on stocks for two key reasons.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

“Higher yields could increase pressure on equities as tighter financial conditions could weigh on valuations, particularly in growth sectors.”

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The U.K.’s unemployment rate picked up in the three months through March, with further rises expected in the coming months as the Iran war continues to weigh on the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The news seemed to weigh on his shoulders.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan