speculation
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Wang Jiyue, a veteran Chinese investment banker, told the Economic Observer newspaper that zodiac rallies are short-term speculation without much in the way of fundamentals.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2026
After days of speculation, he stepped down on Thursday in the face of a boardroom revolt.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
But it still feels more warranted and useful to focus on AI’s emergent potential to reduce mass death than to get trapped in speculation about its hypothetical risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Whilst this week there has been media speculation that the government is considering watering down electric car sales targets, although the government insists no decision has been made.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
Further speculation was curtailed by the appearance of Matthias.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
The paper notes that Tehran has "categorically" rejected and strongly condemned the "malicious speculations", but adds that the exact nature of what happened near Fairford "remains unclear".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The address, filmed a month after his dismissal, ended speculations on Fedorov's future and ruled out his potential cooperation with the government.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
In a statement, Mr. Lynch dismissed the speculations of the intelligence firms and said their alleged actions are “disturbing” and “cross all lines of acceptable conduct.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
According to Page Six, the speculations about the romance caused a “feud” between Batula and Miller, who were particularly close in Season 10 of “Summer House.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
But by degrees the flood of music drove all speculations out of his mind.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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