outperforming

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Ahead of Monday’s results, shares in Meituan rose 6.5%, outperforming the Hang Seng Tech Index’s 1.65% gain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Costco shares have risen nearly 17% since early 2026, outperforming the S&P 500, despite a recent sell-off.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“We’re just outperforming virtually every other retailer that we can track” with shoppers age 18 to 24, Conroy said, describing such customers as “very difficult to attract.”

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Evercore strategists say as risks build for stocks, less-protected investors need more of these “all-weather” outperforming stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“She’s just never got over you outperforming her in Potions,” said Ron, returning to his copy of One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling