In The Penalty Box

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Definition of 'In The Penalty Box'

When a company's stock price is in the doldrums and has yet to rebound because of poor earnings, government regulation or another reason.
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Investopedia explains 'In The Penalty Box'

Sometimes you'll hear an analyst say "they are going to be in the penalty box for some time to come." This means that it'll be awhile before the company turns things around.

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