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dislocation

[dis-loh-key-shuhn] / ˌdɪs loʊˈkeɪ ʃən /


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The strategy is “strongly based on the dislocation we saw in the market,” Mike Spencer, Salesforce’s head of finance, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The strategy is “strongly based on the dislocation we saw in the market,” Mike Spencer, Salesforce’s head of finance, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Today’s private credit and equity jitters, or some other dislocation, could provide Abel with golden opportunities tomorrow given his even greater firepower.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“Periods of market dislocation have historically created some of the most attractive opportunities in direct lending,” Ares said.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The left wheel strikes a stone and he hears, or thinks he does, a bump that may be the dislocation of his trunk.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison




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