downgrade

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Weak sales in key vehicle categories prompt Ord Minnett to downgrade its earnings forecasts for ARB by 4.2% in FY26 and by 3.6% for FY27.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Space stocks traded lower, with Redwire down almost 16% after a downgrade to Hold, despite a 163% gain last month.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

In the early 2000s, Shamieh helped reinsurer Munich Re contend with a crippling ratings downgrade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The update brings Lidl's system more line with rival supermarket chains, though some have said it is a downgrade from rewards such as 10% off vouchers for spending £250 in a month.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Stupidly, I tried to downgrade his attack by smiling.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell