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While the strategists say those sectors are deserving of higher values, tech is being overly punished despite strong growth rates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Wang agrees that it's a scary time - "everyone could be replaced" - though he doesn't seem overly worried himself.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

After Congress passed a law forcing their release, Bondi presided over that release — amid criticisms she was slow-walking it, withholding certain records and overly redacting others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Policy responses should prioritize stability, it said, adding that central banks should avoid overly aggressive tightening, as these risk amplifying growth headwinds and financial volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The whitest white man I ever saw beckons us, his blue-veined hands shaky, his false teeth overly large in his mouth.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland