rumor
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The move is likely a case of “buy on the rumor, sell on the news,” according to Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Holland, 30, confirmed his marriage to Zendaya, 29, months after fans stirred up the wedding rumor mill in February.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
In other words, today was a classic case of, “Buy the rumor, sell the news.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
The rumor among her people is that Mary has been cursed with this malign power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
These were the kinds of thoughts and worries and fears that had plagued her for years—thoughts and worries and fears about every rumor and every real thing that could fit into her brain.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
She kept fans tantalized with rumors that a penchant for long-sleeved shirts in her later years concealed two full sleeves of tattoos.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
So once more into the rumors we dive.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
Over the years, Bullock and Randall debunked rumors about their engagement and marriage numerous times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
There have even been rumors that SpaceX and Tesla will combine, which Musk hasn’t directly ruled out.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
“All right, then. So are the rumors true?” he asked, a half smile on his face.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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