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Investment banking units that had been laggards in recent years are in some cases bouncing back.

Even with the recent gains, the US, the world's second biggest car market, stood out as a laggard in electric car sales compared to much of the rest of the world.

“They are under the spotlights after being identified as laggards of the industry…It’s their turn to commit to a supply chain that protects the rainforest, workers, communities and our planet.”

“I’m really proud of the transition we’ve made from laggard to leader on beavers,” said Wade Crowfoot, California’s secretary for natural resources.

It’s hilarious and strange and menacing in just the right way — and a shot in the arm for a somewhat laggard comic-book movie.