TechnologyJuly 17, 2026
wreckage
/ˈrekɪdʒ/
Definition
The state of being severely damaged, destroyed, or in a state of financial ruin.
Etymology
The word derives from the Middle English 'wreken' (to drive out or destroy) combined with the Old French '-age' suffix. It originally referred to debris from a shipwreck before evolving to describe the remnants of any broken or failed system.
In the news
In this article, 'wreckage' refers metaphorically to the recent decline and poor performance of software stocks, which have been 'hammered' by the emergence of AI. It highlights the investor opportunity to find valuable companies amidst a sector that has experienced significant market turbulence.
How to Find the Bargains in the Software Stock Wreckage
Read the full article ↗Barron's