Why a borrowing binge by investors is a warning sign for the stock market
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Investors are increasingly borrowing to buy stocks, a reflection of greed in the stock market as they seek to amplify returns with margin debt. The growing pile of borrowed money has some on Wall Street nervous.
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Original article published by MarketWatch on July 14, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.
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