slide

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The slide extended a bout of volatility that has raised worries that stocks’ record run is rooted in the staggering gains of a handful of chip companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Shares continued to slide in after-hours trading and extended their losses on Friday, closing down 6.8% at $55.70.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

—European blue-chip stock indexes largely fall at the open as tech stocks slide and banks weaken, even as most sectors open in the green.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"Sam," she said, "I promise you that no one will make you go down that slide."

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry