underperformance
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While he said "no individual or organisation set out to deliberately cause harm or to provide a poor service", any underperformance should have been identified and corrected.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The recent underperformance stems from investments KKR made in companies including Cubic, a software maker, and Peraton, a technology, intelligence and cybersecurity firm contracting with the U.S. government.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
The recent underperformance at Markel reflects its exposure to the property-and-casualty insurance market, where pricing is weakening after years of strength.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
The “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks are finally riding high once again in April after a months-long bout of underperformance.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
The Italian bank, which is Commerzbank’s largest shareholder, said the Frankfurt-based group’s current trajectory is one of operating underperformance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
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