Speculation grows over potential government intervention if the artificial intelligence sector experiences a sharp downturn. Industry leaders and investors face questions about whether public funds would support failing companies. The editorial argues that any such support would primarily protect billionaires rather than address wider economic fallout from overvalued tech assets.
financial losses
Jul
31
2026
Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet was sued by stockholders in 2025 for selling $12.8 million in shares before announcing major losses. The company then won a multi-billion contract to replenish weapons depleted in the Iran conflict. The piece criticizes Taiclet and the contractor for insider trading and repeated government overcharging.
Feb
20
2025
The cartoon depicts an older man seated in a red armchair offering financial guidance to a younger man in a basketball uniform. The advice centers on using capital losses to reduce tax obligations rather than focusing solely on victories. This approach reflects common discussions around tax planning and deductions available under current rules for investment losses.
Feb
17
2023
On February 17 2023 a cartoon depicts Tesla stock as a crashing self-driving car. A red line graph plunges across a grid while a wrecked Tesla vehicle rests at lower right. Elon Musk appears inside the overturned car beneath a sign reading self-crashing car. The image ties recent EV recall news and investor worries to the falling share price labeled Tesla stock.
