BusinessAugust 20, 2026
fortresses
FOR-tres-iz
Definition
In a financial context, companies that possess robust competitive advantages or financial stability, allowing them to withstand difficult market conditions.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'fortres', which traces back to the Latin 'fortis', meaning 'strong'. It originally referred to a fortified place or stronghold before evolving into a figurative term for something that offers strong protection or stability.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe high-quality dividend-paying stocks that are resilient enough to maintain their value and performance during broader market instability.
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