betting

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People who choose to buy into SpaceX’s IPO next week are betting largely on its data center operation, which makes up much of its expected future growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He misled others by starting to exit a trade minutes or hours after saying he was betting against a stock, in effect doing the “opposite” of what others expected him to do, prosecutors said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

SpaceX is betting that investors are exuberant enough to pay almost anything for a piece of the company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Richardson is betting on music at a time when other cities — including Los Angeles — are doubling down on sports, warehousing or data centers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“One thing first, though. Hazel, there’s about a ton of Imperial gold weapons and armor at the bottom of the bay now, plus a really nice chariot. I’m betting that stuff could come in handy....”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan