tumble

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Nike executives predicted quarterly sales would drop as much as 20% in China, causing shares to tumble.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That coincides with the stock’s high in February 2025, which preceded a sharp 25% tumble in less than two months.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Shares in cruise lines tumble and airline stocks drop as investors fret over rising fuel costs.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

And the first was last: An ETF that tracks South Korean stocks fell 14% last week and is set for another tumble Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

“I could, but —” My words tumble out, crash into a pile.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam