hoarding

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Within industries, as a supply-chain crisis unfolds, fear and self-protection instincts kick in, with hoarding and company-level stockpiling resulting in confusing demand signals that make it hard for upstream producers to respond.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The exchange is now looking to send a stronger message by revising its corporate governance message to get companies to stop hoarding cash.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

So far, the Zcash hoarding company has stockpiled more than 300,000 of the tokens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

This pivotal moment that’s had them hoarding assets and fencing off their financial flexibility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I clean up and say nothing, hoarding these things for times of greater need.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood