Rolland

American

[raw-lahn] / rɔˈlɑ̃ /

noun

Romain 1866–1944, French novelist, music critic, and dramatist: Nobel Prize 1915.

Rolland British

/ rɔlɑ̃ /

noun

Romain (rɔmɛ̃). 1866–1944, French novelist, dramatist, and essayist, known for his novels about a musical genius, Jean-Christophe , (1904–12): Nobel prize for literature 1915

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Still, Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland said investors’ concerns about the sustainability of Marvell’s custom chips business are ongoing, especially as it could lose some share of its business with Amazon to Taiwanese custom-chip designer Alchip.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

French designers Stephane Rolland and Julien Fournie as well as eco-minded Dutch couturier Ronald van der Kemp will also unveil their collections later in the day.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Rolland said that despite his doubts that Intel will show major gross-margin expansion on Thursday, he is “slightly more constructive” ahead of the report after what looks like a success for Panther Lake.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rolland tentatively joined the chorus, raising his price target on the stock to $45 from $40 in a research note Tuesday, while maintaining a Neutral rating.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

One Drum was this big outdoor event, held every spring in Rolland to raise money for local food banks.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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