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markdown

[mahrk-daun] / ˈmɑrkˌdaʊn /


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That compares with a loss of EUR11.9 billion in the same period a year earlier, which included a large markdown of the company’s stake in Nissan Motor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Its software investments at fair value were $2.9 billion against a cost basis of $3.0 billion, representing about a 5% markdown, S&P notes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

Everlane’s reported sale comes after other brands catering to younger consumers trying to shop their values, including Allbirds and Depop, have struggled or been sold at a markdown.

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

Nearby, I found a 99-cent bag of slightly bruised white onions in the produce markdown section.

From Salon ● May 19, 2026

Investors will be watching closely to see whether this latest markdown proves to be an isolated case—or an early signal of deeper cracks in the private credit market.

From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026


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