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A third reason not to panic is that, while this will surely be a record year for IPOs, buybacks have been hitting record levels, too, which helps offset new stock supply.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

New-car sales in China fell 22% in May, marking the eighth straight month of year-over-year declines and hitting carmakers’ profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

At the same time, the risk of drought and wildfire rises across much of Australia, Indonesia and northern South America - hitting agriculture and global food stocks.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s a flow of squeaking of tennis shoes and the pitter-patter of the ball hitting the concrete court until either Klugo or Chung scores.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The dirt hitting the box sounded like heavy raindrops falling on the roof of our house.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce