collapse
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China’s 2007 infrastructure boom: Led by a property and construction rush, materials and industrials stocks surged threefold into the October 2007 top, only to collapse 65% to 85% a year later.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
U.S. stocks appear largely unfazed by the developing collapse of peace talks between Washington and Tehran and a massive capital raising plan from the second-largest tech company in the world.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The tiny number of former Spirit Airlines’ routes that remain unserved since the airline’s April collapse.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In Australia, England's batting was prone to self-inflicted collapse, the bowling was scattergun and the catching inadequate.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Uncle Bob was on the verge of an emotional collapse.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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The Great Depression and The New Deal
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