Stubbs

American

[stuhbz] / stʌbz /

noun

William, 1825–1901, English historian and bishop.

Stubbs British

/ stʌbz /

noun

George. 1724–1806, English painter, noted esp for his pictures of horses

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He experienced Scottish Cup glory with Alan Stubbs, but his game went to a new level under Neil Lennon, who described McGinn as "the fulcrum" of his team.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“If you have stability in interest rates, then the multiple is sustainable,” says David Stubbs, AlphaCore Wealth Advisory’s chief investment strategist.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Lead strategist Jonathan Stubbs told MarketWatch that Berenberg run their asset allocation framework strategically, rather than tactically, meaning they only make very occasional changes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“I couldn’t have filmed it any better if I tried,” said Chad Stubbs, Ferrero North America’s chief marketing officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Get in the car, Lula,” Mr. Stubbs said.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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