optimistic
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“We’re actually pretty optimistic about the returns for value stocks,” said Dave Grecsek, director of investment strategy at wealth-management firm Aspiriant, in a phone interview.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
Will Smith is optimistic his injured neck will be feeling better next week.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Value stocks — shares of companies trading below their on-paper value — are putting up big gains this year that widely surpass growth equities, with investors appearing optimistic about earnings growth broadening beyond technology.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
He said the “New York financial people” who came to see him were too optimistic about how the average American sees China and the average Chinese sees America.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
As always, the Dutch program was uplifting without being too optimistic.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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