preference

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Another U.S. automaker has signed on to buy Mobileye Global’s advanced driving-assistance software as carmakers continue to double down on autonomous-vehicle technology — and show a clear preference for an approach that Tesla has panned.

From MarketWatch

Within software, the firm prefers the makers of underlying infrastructure, such as operating systems and servers, rather than the makers of applications, which explains their preference for IBM over Adobe.

From Barron's

The government argues evidence shows advertising influences what and when children eat, shaping preferences from a young age and increasing the risk of obesity and related illnesses.

From Barron's

The media’s persistent focus on which celebrities or newcomers might enter the race reflects journalists’ preferences for novelty and spectacle rather than genuine voter demand for such candidates.

From Los Angeles Times

Overseas stocks are cheaper than in the U.S., and they yield more than their American counterparts because of a preference among international investors and overseas corporate management for dividends over buybacks.

From Barron's