lagging

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A series of missteps, including a foray into renewable energy that failed to deliver promised returns, had left BP’s shares lagging behind peers and investor confidence waning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Many respondents said bookings were even lagging behind that of a typical summer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

That lagging action, however, could now present a potential catch-up opportunity as the stock begins attempts to stabilize.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Investors have been betting that small caps can finally catch up after years of lagging behind megacap technology stocks, helped by improving earnings, cheaper valuations and broader interest in artificial-intelligence-related infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

“I kept track. She watched it fourteen times without any lagging of enthusiasm.”

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell