inflated

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But writing these checks is costly and fuels a circular investment cycle that makes it difficult to determine whether demand for Nvidia’s chips is economically organic or inflated by its own capital, according to analysts.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

That’s because the public that has bought into its inflated spiel may end up being let down with a jolt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

They also misled investors, charged undisclosed fees and arbitrarily inflated prices charged to investors in StraightPath funds, according to the Justice Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The case has shed light on more of the alleged activities of Marselek, who has since been charged with fraud and embezzlement, suspected of having inflated Wirecard's balance sheet total and sales volume.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He inflated pig bladders and launched them around the room.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day