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downside

[daun-sahyd] / ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd /


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This dynamic does not necessarily signal that stocks are set for an imminent reversal to the downside or that investors are abandoning equities, said Adam Turnquist, chief cross-asset strategist at LPL Financial.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026

One downside of a Test recall would be losing more time to rearrange that Edinburgh trip.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Besides downside risks associated with autocallables, investors should also know that when the reference assets rise to a certain level ahead of their maturity, then they may be called away.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

Diplomatic signals are providing some relief to fears of broader escalation, although the physical market remains tight, limiting downside, Christopher Tahir of Exness says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

There was an obvious downside to this quality—he had more trouble than most faking interest in other people’s concerns and hobbies, for instance—but an upside, too.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Shah said the findings also highlight potential downsides of using the scans when they are unlikely to change a patient's treatment.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026

Increasing the pressure on U.S. banks and even many foreign ones could come with downsides, sanctions experts say, including closing a key avenue of insight into Tehran’s financial dealings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

Are there any potential downsides or considerations I should be aware of when investing in CDs?

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

In a statement, the group said AI could become more powerful over a decade, driving an unprecedented economic transformation that could bring downsides but also opportunities such as “major gains in living standards.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

One of the many downsides of emigrating from one country to another is that you're not always left with the option to follow your dreams.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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