secular

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To be sure, one counterargument to the “good enough” narrative is that bin Laden envisioned al-Qaida as “the base” on which other groups could then build their Islamist groups and overthrow secular states.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Underperformance of secular growth stocks began in late 2025, according to Goldman, as expectations for strong economic growth in 2026 led investors to rotate toward cyclical stocks with more exposure to the economy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“We recall the cloud transformation cycle about five years ago when leading cybersecurity firms jockeyed for market share, and we are witnessing the same phenomenon in the current AI super cycle secular wave.”

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Alger Focus Equity Fund co-manager Patrick Kelly says investors should not lose sight of AI’s impact, with major secular trends in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

This new, irrepressible sound was the still, small voice of secular humanism.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall