distressed
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In the third quarter, Elliott’s unprofitable sectors included distressed debt and portfolio hedges related to gold, currencies, stocks and interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Previously, Samantha reported on distressed debt at 9fin, where she covered liability management transactions and corporate restructurings in the leveraged finance and private credit markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
In a statement shared on Friday, Meghan Markle confirmed the existence of the letter and wrote: "I am deeply distressed... my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The duchess said: "I am deeply distressed at the news that has come to light in the last 24 hours, and my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed."
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
But on the fourth night he was restless, shaking his head and pawing his ears, his voice distressed at her back.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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