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rate

[reyt] / reɪt /








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Siew said he rates the stock Neutral but with a “high degree of potential volatility” in the near term.

From Barron's

Owl Rock specialized in lending money at high interest rates to companies with below investment-grade credit ratings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gee said that efficiency can allow heat pumps to compete with — and in some cases beat — gas on operating costs, depending on local rates and home characteristics.

From Los Angeles Times

Because they are dense and starchy, eating large amounts can slow the rate at which the stomach empties, a condition known as gastroparesis, or in rare situations, cause a complete blockage.

From Science Daily

Wall Street has been hoping bigger tax refunds, lower interest rates and easing price increases would clear the way for a better 2026 for retailers.

From MarketWatch