challenging

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Wacker Chemie’s earnings outlook looks challenging due to a combination of structural and cyclical factors, and these don’t seem to be fully reflected in the valuation, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

Canadian Pacific Kansas City posted a drop in fourth-quarter profit on slightly higher revenue in what the railroad operator described as a challenging market.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ouster of China’s top general deals a fresh blow to leader Xi Jinping’s quest to forge a more modern fighting force capable of challenging American pre-eminence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Restaurants are trying to lure back customers after a challenging 2025, where traffic fell and chains pumped out discounts to try to bring penny-pinching consumers back.

From The Wall Street Journal

All these market phenomena are challenging the legitimacy of long-term investing.

From Barron's