volatile
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“We …continue to see strong fundamental performance across our investment portfolios despite the volatile market environment,” said Arougheti.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
This list normally is comprised of stocks whose options have increased implied volatility — that is, the options market is expecting a potentially volatile move after the earnings news.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Core PCE, which excludes volatile food and energy, rose 0.25% in March from the prior month and 3.2% from a year earlier, according to FactSet estimates.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Inflation in Canada accelerated in March, by 2.4%, although that was less than expected, while other gauges indicated that core prices—which strip out volatile items like food and energy—were mostly contained.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
His baby teeth, which usually gave him an impish, playful appearance, now made him seem unpredictable, volatile.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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