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While $39 billion in orders is a positive signal for Super Micro’s business, Wall Street was spooked by the equity financing plans, which will dilute existing shareholders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

While $39 billion in orders is a positive signal for Super Micro’s business, Wall Street was spooked by the equity financing plans, which will dilute existing shareholders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Traders were also spooked by figures showing US companies last month added the most jobs since the start of last year, despite rising energy prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Europeans are easily spooked, but they also increasingly think the U.S. isn’t an honest broker.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

They flapped and honked noisily as they flew low over Armistead Field, startling the Under Thirteens, who then began laughing at the idea that they had been spooked by a flock of birds.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John