bust
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While big tech’s borrowing binge has raised comparisons to previous credit booms that went bust, a key difference is that many of the companies now involved are hugely profitable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But as the tide went out on tech stocks, the dot-com bubble bust soon after, and a series of major corporate governance scandals surfaced—Enron being the most prominent—my research felt pertinent again.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“The spring selling season could be a bust for many builders with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage topping 6.5% in May, while highly elevated energy prices continue to pressure household budgets,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
That was down 46% from 2022 and the lowest level since 2013, when construction was stagnant following the subprime mortgage bust.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
“Aww, c’mon, Nic Nac! You keep pouting, and I’ll bust out singing.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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