modestly

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Because the market has moved modestly lower in the past couple of months as earnings have continued to grow, the multiple today is just 20 times.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In contrast, real median weekly earnings have risen only modestly during the same period.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Energy companies led the S&P 500 modestly higher and oil prices resumed their ascent as more infrastructure came under attack in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

And overall revenue for the sector is likely to grow only modestly by 6% this year, a far cry from the double digit jumps seen in the hyper-growth phase.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Johnny sat modestly on a stool, his arrogant shabby hat in his good hand, and looked about him.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes