disappointing

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Reasons to look for a new adviser include failure to listen, high fees, the adviser’s retirement, poor communication, disappointing performance, different values, ineffective advice and bad rapport, according to this survey by Financial Advisor Magazine.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Five years later, the “American Economic Journal: Applied Economics” dedicated a quarterly issue to disappointing results from randomized evaluations of microfinance in six countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Unfortunately for the South African team that night, Rafa Márquez equalized for El Tri with 11 minutes remaining during what turned out to be a disappointing World Cup for the host nation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

That came after disappointing revenue forecasts from chip giant Broadcom had sparked jitters about the AI sector, which has helped drive markets to record highs this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Why did that feel so much more disappointing than having to make the apology in the first place?

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness