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reaction

[ree-ak-shuhn] / riˈæk ʃən /




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Shares of Oracle moved sharply lower Thursday, showcasing Wall Street’s negative reaction to the company’s latest earnings report.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Though Iran complained about Israel’s earlier attacks in southern Lebanon, the strikes did not spur a reaction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The so-called upsizing and market reaction are a positive sign for an IPO market in Canada that has seen a recovery in 2026 after struggling in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

GM investors might have hoped for a Ford-like reaction.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Widow Ashton wore yet another gloomy yet fashionable head covering from her extensive wardrobe of mourning caps; the veil covered her face so that her reaction could not be seen.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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