darling

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Cursor became a Silicon Valley darling by ushering in what insiders call the “vibe-coding” era—basically allowing non-engineers to build software, apps or websites without knowing how to write a line of C or Python.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 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

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

"I know they don't, my darling, but please go on."

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl