underperformance
Americannoun
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She has previously spoken of the need for "the most significant restructure in Xbox history" after years of underperformance.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Increasing output is essential to Boeing's medium-term financial targets, which includes the generation of $10 billion in annual free cash flow following a lengthy period of earnings underperformance.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Siegel said Fat Brands’ bankruptcy stemmed from its severe debt accumulation, not the underperformance of any particular restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
This was mostly driven by weaker flows but also by fund underperformance, the analyst writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Even so, after such a long stretch of underperformance, it seems the low-volatility factor is having a moment, said Melissa Brown, global head of investment-decision research at SimCorp, during an interview with MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
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