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markodochartaigh

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1. I remember wealthy people saying when a recession occurred

Reply to Donkees (Original post)

Thu Feb 19, 2026, 06:58 AM

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and the wealthy bought stocks from the less well-to-do who were forced to sell, that the stocks were "returning home to their true owners". It seems an economic downturn isn't necessary for that anymore.

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