breakneck

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Bitcoin and its peers have struggled to keep up with a breakneck rally in stocks in recent weeks.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

A breakneck rally in shares of Intel powered the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh records on Friday, with investors looking past geopolitical tensions to double down on tech stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“The contrast between the slow grind lower in March and the subsequent breakneck rally highlights the U.S. equity market’s pronounced right-tail asymmetry and its longer-term progression toward a more bubble-like regime,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The low ridership on this corridor is part of a broader trend confronting the breakneck expansion of India's metro network.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

She felt the force of the air behind her, propelling her to turn around, and her legs took her at breakneck speed down the path.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo