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[prood-nt] / ˈprud nt /


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The department issued a proposed rule that would “clear regulatory burdens” and “lower litigation risks for prudent fiduciaries,” it said in a statement on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

None of that is prudent behavior, and I do not recommend any of it except the chu toro.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

As long as companies continue to post solid gains in revenue and earnings, even in the face of many macro worries, then the prudent call is to stay in the market.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Analysts had forecast 8% organic growth for fiscal 2027, with some noting Experian’s guidance looks prudent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Moreover, Weaver counseled, there would be no point in building a smaller cyclotron now, if everything might be won simply by sitting out a prudent delay.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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