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markdown

[mahrk-daun] / ˈmɑrkˌdaʊn /


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Its software investments at fair value were $2.9 billion against a cost basis of $3.0 billion, representing about a 5% markdown, S&P notes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

They are sitting on a pile of cash the size of a small country and waiting for a markdown.

From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026

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

From Salon ● May 19, 2026

The accounting gain was related to the portfolio’s markdown.

From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 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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