underlying

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Genco once again rejected that claim Tuesday, saying it remains willing to again meet with Diana “if and when they submit an offer that adequately compensates shareholders for the full underlying value of Genco’s assets.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

These are chemical modifications that affect how genes function without altering the underlying DNA code.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

“The proposed bid would represent 10.5% higher than where the shares closed last Friday. Assuming we are correct, that underlying Vegas is growing, the market may demand more than a 10% premium.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Housing, utilities and recreational spending are also keeping underlying inflation elevated, even as other data shows a slowing economy and weaker income growth.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Now, almost giddily, Chau explained to Eisman that he simply passed all the risk that the underlying home loans would default on to the big investors who had hired him to vet the bonds.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis