performing

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While Buffett would stay out of the business unless he felt companies weren’t performing to par, Abel’s style is to take pre-emptive action to make his expectations clear, people familiar with Berkshire’s businesses said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Tech was the best performing sector, though airlines slid as concerns around jet-fuel costs persist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Zaitzeff: One thing you’ll notice in a lot of our decks is that we haven’t been so critical of how management teams are performing operationally.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

On performing in Wolverhampton, the actor - known for his wry sense of humour - said he could not wait to see it and would jump in with both feet.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“I’m not interested in performing in his play, but perhaps we’re all worked up about nothing. Maybe Count Olaf really is just trying to welcome us into the family.”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket