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Jon Zetlmaier of Seattle-based Zetlmaier Wealth Management, which advises both high-net-worth individuals and retail investors, said that while it’s been “painful” to bet against Musk in the past, he’s staying away from SpaceX for now.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Nearly all of its power generation comes from renewable or nuclear sources, giving investors exposure to “always available” clean power without having to bet on a new technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“If Aaron decides he wants to dust them off at the age of 35, I bet you he could still do it at a pretty high clip,” McVay said during the news conference introducing Garrett.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Traders who bet on stock-price declines worry that prosecutors are equating their tactics with market manipulation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“A map to Rio Luna. If your sister didn’t return with the book, then I’d bet my entire library that she’s stuck over there.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova