divergence

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BYD, long known for its wide product lineup and competitive pricing, is seeing a growing divergence between its domestic and overseas markets—one heightened by rising oil and gas prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In addition to the increased volatility driven by the Iran war and policy uncertainty, recent market performance has been marked by a large divergence in returns across different sectors of the economy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Some might see it as a bearish divergence to have the S&P 500 make a new all-time high while the A-D Line has not yet confirmed.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

There’s a fairly clear divergence point in the career path of one Natalie Portman.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Chapter 1 provides a whirlwind tour of human evolution and history, extending from our divergence from apes, around 7 million years ago, until the end of the last Ice Age, around 13,000 years ago.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond