downbeat
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Nike slumps after the retailer misses analysts’ first-quarter earnings target and issues downbeat full-year guidance.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The firm noted that downbeat expectations “in a year of unusually sharp upward revisions, weigh on shares, reducing hope that shares will rebound before year end.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
The downbeat mood on the economy stands in contrast to a stock market that has soared as enthusiasm over artificial intelligence has taken hold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Jaret Seiberg, an analyst and managing director at TD Cowen’s Washington Research Group, also has been downbeat on the prospects for the legislation, which the crypto industry has been clamoring for.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Guy Greco struck the downbeat three final times—hop^hop-hop—and the two lines collided at the gate in a frenzy of hugs and shrieks and kisses.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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