cautious
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In May, Morgan Stanley equity analysts said they were taking a "cautious stance" on the company, citing "continued uncertainty within the consumer electronics market, as well as heightened competitive pressures and memory headwinds."
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
That positivity will still amount to cautious optimism for most of the Tartan Army.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“The market is not going to have a problem with a very slow, cautious approach to rate hikes to make sure there is price stability,” Tipp said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
That said, sales growth is likely to remain subdued as cautious consumer spending, tighter auto financing conditions and high fuel prices will continue to pressure demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
After that, Eurystheus, a cautious man, would not let him inside the city.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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