optimism
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A week that saw stocks notch several days of record highs ended on a down note, as artificial intelligence optimism took a back seat to worries over rising interest rates and geopolitics.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
None of that has stopped the stock from rebounding this quarter, buoyed by market optimism about AI and the prospects of Chinese chips starting to close the gap on foreign-made ones.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
IPOs often come with great stories, optimism about what is possible and tons of media coverage.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The National Federation of Independent Business said Tuesday that its small-business optimism index rose 0.1 points to 95.9, remaining below its long-term average of 98.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
It was a lovely thought, but hearing Arturo’s optimism bubble to the surface, hearing the rawness of it, was excruciating.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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