slide

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A stock-market rally on Monday helped reassure some investors that a sharp slide late last week was just the latest buy-the-dip opportunity that will deliver yet another V-shaped rebound.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The result was a two-day chip slide that on Friday dragged South Korea’s benchmark Kospi—heavily influenced by Samsung and SK Hynix—down more than 5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Ahead of the decision, the rupee’s relentless slide had fueled speculation that the central bank could deliver its first interest-rate hike in three years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“The next phase is about execution, pricing power and cash flow, not just attaching AI to a slide deck and hoping the stock market applauds.”

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The snowhook came loose and we began to slide down the lake bank.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen