bust
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The boost from AI is also reviving memories of the dot-com bust.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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
JPMorgan says low-volatility stocks have underperformed this year, are ready to bust out no matter what the macro backdrop looks like.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Micron trades at a notably low forward price-to-earnings ratio—8.4 times, according to FactSet—because the memory-chip industry goes through cycles of boom and bust.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
A minute later, as I wait in line for the bathroom and stare out at the beautiful Pennsylvania landscape, I get that feeling again—like I want to bust out laughing.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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