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[mahrk-daun] / ˈmɑrkˌdaʊn /


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But slow turns at a trend-chasing brand come with high markdown risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Nearby, I found a 99-cent bag of slightly bruised white onions in the produce markdown section.

From Salon ● May 19, 2026

The markdown in GDP stemmed from an even bigger decline in government outlays than previously reported.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 13, 2026

Investors will be watching closely to see whether this latest markdown proves to be an isolated case—or an early signal of deeper cracks in the private credit market.

From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026

Maas said he anticipated “gangbuster” third-quarter sales with the impending demise federal tax credit, which allowed for a markdown of over 10% on most EV models.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025




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