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La Roux told An that West whispered to her, “I bet you think I just put women back about 10 years.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Traders who once bet on cryptocurrencies have not stopped gambling on the next big market story — they just are not finding that story in crypto itself.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

General Motors is revamping its energy business and placing a big bet on a lesser-known battery type right after Ford Motor got a major boost from making a similar move a few weeks ago.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In a sector defined by massive hype, his thesis is a reminder that sometimes the smartest bet isn’t on the obvious front-runners, but on the players with room to grow.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He said, “Something’s going on. I think someone is playing a trick on us. I bet it’s your dad.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls