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

Few are like Cliffwater, which until recently was an investor darling but now finds itself in the hot seat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The saga knocked shares of the chip darling, known for its business building AI servers for customers like Nvidia, from their all-time high of $118.81, set on March 13, 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 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

"Oh, darling, I've been so miserable," Brett said.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway