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DBS

American  

abbreviation

Television.
  1. direct broadcast satellite: a satellite that transmits television signals that can be picked up directly by a home viewer with a dish antenna.


DBS British  

abbreviation

  1. direct broadcasting by satellite

  2. direct broadcasting satellite

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of DBS

First recorded in 1970–75

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“The U.S.-led AI investment boom appears to be transitioning from a supercycle to a more steady cycle as high base effects emerge, global interest rates rise, and regulatory uncertainties increase,” DBS economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

However, weak domestic pricing in a cost-sensitive market remains a key concern, as modest passenger-yield increases suggest limited scope for carriers to raise fares further without hurting demand, DBS added.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

DBS retains its buy rating and 52.00 Hong Kong dollar target price.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

DBS analysts earlier raised their 2026 and 2027 earnings forecasts for the company by 4% and 6%, respectively, citing an improved food-delivery business.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

DBS retains its buy rating on the stock with a target price of 30 Hong Kong dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

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