underweight

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The largest discrepancy appeared in the underweight group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

It reiterates its underweight ratings on Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM and Kuehne+Nagel stocks and its overweight stance on DSV and DHL.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It uses an individual’s weight and height to calculate a figure that fits into one of four categories: underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obesity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

A look under the hood suggests why: Technology and communications stocks represent 51% of its portfolio, which constitute 43% of the S&P 500, while it is underweight in energy, industrials, and materials.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Everyone seemed to want her opinion—about their burns, their heart tremors, their underweight infants.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover