downbeat
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The rising spending and a downbeat revenue forecast for the second quarter disappointed investors; shares fell around 7% in after-hours trading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Despite the downbeat earnings outlook, shares in the automaker have climbed about 80% this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
While the tone was downbeat, or at best cautious, what was remarkable was how little the Fund changed its global growth outlook from its January update.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
JPMorgan Chase beat first-quarter earnings expectations, as volatility from the Iran conflict led to record market revenue — but the stock pulled back after a downbeat view on net interest income.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Just long enough for the heart of each man to adjust its throb to the downbeat of the other.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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Music - Middle School
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