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investment

[in-vest-muhnt] / ɪnˈvɛst mənt /


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“Near-term consolidation or a moderate pullback cannot be ruled out unless softer data translate into lower yields/USD and firmer investment flows,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

But his investment has suffered a "gut-wrenching" slump, Park says.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Having children was at times seen in popular culture as an investment in the future, particularly among poorer families who relied on their children for prospective support.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

During an interview with MarketWatch, Robotti and Theo van der Meer, a senior investment associate with the firm, discussed three stocks they favor among companies producing, selling or servicing hard assets.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Solution: investment in machinery that moved slaughtered livestock from one place to the next, eliminating slowdowns.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

The memorandum directs the Defense Department to pursue more direct investments in the American shipbuilding industrial base, among other things, aiming to revitalize the shipbuilding industry and restore maritime dominance, the statement said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The hedge fund manager has added Visa, Mastercard, Netflix and three other new investments to his portfolios.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Instead the value of his tech investments slumped by around 25% in July.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Furthermore, Sandisk’s management said it plans to return all of its excess cash to shareholders after making investments into the company.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Few would openly argue that we should lock up millions of poor people just so that other people can have jobs or get a good return on their private investments.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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