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short-termism

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noun

the tendency to focus attention on short-term gains, often at the expense of long-term success or stability

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short-termism

It’s guidance, they wrote, that is “a major driver” of short-termism in corporate behavior.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

In reappointing him, Celtic might stand accused of short-termism and a lack of ambition.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

The U.K. government cited corporate short-termism, not costs, when it scrapped quarterly reporting requirements in 2014.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026

But there’s surprisingly little evidence that corporate America is suffering from short-termism.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026

In 30 years of prosecuting securities fraud for institutional investors, I can tell you that the curse of short-termism is real.

From Barron's ● Nov. 26, 2025

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