backing

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As global stocks push toward all-time highs, a gauge of market risk has reached its frothiest level since the 2000 downturn, but investors should not be backing away quite yet.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Waldman’s group, which endorsed Caruso in 2022, is backing Bass this year, joining a coalition that includes many in organized labor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

A candidate hoping to run for governor in the US state of Iowa has lost a closely watched primary contest, despite getting the backing of Donald Trump.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The latest funding round was led by Founders Fund and drew backing from Thrive Capital, Greenoaks and Quiet Capital, alongside returning investors including Kleiner Perkins and Eli Lilly’s venture arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“We think sewer gas is backing up into our house because of the lack of water,” she tells me.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman