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16 Nov 2025, 17:00 UTC · 49w ago
2 Stocks to Protect Yourself From a 2026 Market Crash
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The layoffs at Verizon and Amazon signal a shift toward defensive cost-cutting that suggests deteriorating growth expectations. These headcount reductions are particularly concerning given the broader context of record-low consumer sentiment and narrow GDP growth.
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Verizon is eliminating 15% of its workforce through a 15,000-person cut, a move typical of deteriorating growth expectations rather than a booming market.
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