stoke

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Tech stocks continued to get hit hard, thanks to a combination of AI fears, regulatory worries, and supply-chain concerns, all as rising oil prices stoke inflation fears.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A war that threatens to stoke inflation sounds like a no-brainer for gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Opponents argue it will reduce transparency, stoke market volatility, and increase the cost of capital as investors demand higher returns to compensate for the reduction in updates.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

In remarks that are likely to stoke concerns through the corridors of CNN, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Friday he is looking forward to Paramount’s ownership of the network.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Literally hundreds of aphids are consumed by a single ladybug to stoke the little fires of energy which she requires to produce even a single batch of eggs.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson