shake up

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Fermi sinks as the data-center developer announces the departure of its CEO and a shake-up of its board.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

SocGen’s stated aim in their report is to “alert investors to the potential negative events that could shake-up the current low-volatile credit markets and move credit spreads wider.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Typical household energy bills have fallen by 7% between April and July, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A month after banning raw lithium exports, Zimbabwe is tightening its regulations and ramping up its crackdown on mineral smuggling in a major shake-up that is winning local praise even as it stirs concerns.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

We’ll soon have you at home, where you’ll be all right, and get over this shake-up in no time.”

From Cab and Caboose The Story of a Railroad Boy by Munroe, Kirk