free fall

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Software and services stocks have been in free fall for weeks, dragging the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF to the lowest levels in nearly a year and more than 30% from its mid-September peak.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The recent free fall in software stocks has spilled over to the chip sector, and a Bank of America analyst says the selling doesn’t make sense.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

An economy that had been showing tiny signs of life not long ago is in a free fall, predicted to contract 3% in 2026 with inflation to hit 682%, said the International Monetary Fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Still, there is no denying that, like all awards shows, the Emmys are in a ratings free fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

Her mood had been in free fall since Mr. Donnelly’s departure.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman