lagging

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As of Tuesday’s close, PepsiCo shares have increased 9% over the past 12 months, lagging behind the S&P 500’s 29% gain.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The energy sector is on the rise after lagging behind the S&P 500’s strong performance over the past three years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Despite its ambitions, Amazon is lagging well behind its own timeline.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The stock market dip came after the company announced weak holiday-season sales, with Barbie products lagging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

As they trudged on, he noticed that Renn was lagging behind.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver