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relative

[rel-uh-tiv] / ˈrɛl ə tɪv /




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But in the past, measures of the major index’s earnings yield relative to bond yields have proved a useful guide, particularly over a longer time horizon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Last week, the stock showed notable relative strength, rallying 8% and printing a bullish weekly engulfing candle as the ITB gained 5%.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The three columns on the right side of the chart report where each indicator stands relative to its historical distribution.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Saudi officials are clearly trying to portray the relative openness about changing course over Vision 2030 as a break with the past of concealment and obfuscation.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

And astonishingly, the spirit relative Greeley questioned had died exactly twenty-seven years ago.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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