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The level of pessimism has reached a point where tech’s trailing PEG is implying “future earnings will be much weaker and is as low as the trough after the tech bubble burst in 2003-05.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The trigger for Pyongyang’s burst of good vibes started with its anger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Many investors and others are worried that a bubble is forming and may burst in artificial intelligence-related stocks and spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

She says being told in person can make some people feel like they've "got to be really really happy" even though "actually, all you might want to do in that moment is burst into tears".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The commanding officer’s secretary, a red-cheeked man with a duck-like walk, burst in the door.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse