beta

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Its beta, a measure of volatility, is 0.87, slightly lower than the average for its Morningstar category, at 0.91.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

These hormones, especially GLP-1, help pancreatic beta cells release insulin when blood sugar rises.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

This week, Alibaba announced an AI agent for businesses called Wukong, currently in beta testing.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Around 2024, the company began offering beta testing, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Eventually alpha rays were identified as helium atoms stripped of their electrons—that is, helium nuclei-—and beta rays as energetic electrons.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik