optimism
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If you’re a child of the 1970s, you probably looked to the whimsical optimism of the cartoon show “The Jetsons” for an idea of what the future of travel might look like.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Nvidia shares were buoyed Wednesday by optimism that chief executive Jensen Huang’s last-minute inclusion in the U.S trade delegation to Beijing could indicate an important announcement in the offing.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
Tesla stock is wavering amid optimism for Full Self-Driving approval in China following CEO Elon Musk’s visit.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Focus is on a meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid tentative optimism that this could lead to progress on trade and the Iran war.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
As First Lady, I saw optimism in surprising places.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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