peers
Americannoun
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At the start of this year, midsize bank stocks were roaring back versus their larger peers after two years of deep underperformance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
"This is an issue that further entrenches health inequalities with the most deprived children far more likely to be impacted than their richer peers," she added.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
In other words, the fund aims to more or less match the sector-by-sector makeup of the U.S. stock market, but within those sectors skews toward stocks that look cheap relative to their industry peers.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Albemarle’s valuation at 25 times forward earnings, above peers, also contributes to the downgrade amid supply uncertainty.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
She slips her phone out and peers at it.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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