softness

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With shares recently showing signs of softness, investors are beginning to question whether the software rally can maintain its footing without clear leadership from its most influential name.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Leerink Partners’ Whit Mayo reiterated a Market Perform on the stock, writing that the results “look fine” with a modest beat/raise amid softness in pharmacy benefits.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Sales at the consumer brands unit surged 19% to $908.3 million, as a boost from the acquisition of the Suvinil brand offset softness in the North American DIY market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The softness in Hassan's outfits contrasted with the sporty aesthetic that remains so prevalent in the industry.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

One could not say her face softened, for softness was not in her repertoire of expressions.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez