darling

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The tech sector, the market’s darling for a long stretch, is down more than 7%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Micron, a recent darling of the semiconductor industry, is now on a nasty six-day losing streak, which has erased about one-quarter of its value.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Southern California defense tech darling Anduril Industries has struck a deal to buy Orange County space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

That marks a reversal for the industry, which became a Wall Street darling thanks to pricey subscriptions, minimal capital expenditures and strong profit margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

"Not just any dating service, darling boy, but the first and very best. Established in 2635 BCE."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda