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“Any further increase in leverage or inability to service debt could result in downgraded credit ratings, and liquidity or covenant issues.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
If structural barriers prevent such local electricity generation, companies can claim credit for PPAs outside of where they operate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
And after the Ambani investment was announced, Trump Jr.’s personal lawyer took credit on social media for playing a part in the deal.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The timer could include a message that says, “You’ve got five minutes to complete this sale,” or “Enter your credit card now or the price will go up,” Moore said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
At some point Danny and Vinny dropped even the pretense that they were seeking new information about credit default swaps and subprime mortgage bonds.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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