rumor

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It’s rumored that Bhutanese households eat more than two pounds of chili per week, making it the world’s highest consumer per capita of this spicy ingredient and the most important crop in the country.

From Salon

The U.S. megabanks appear to be having a “buy the rumor, sell the news” moment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. megabanks appear to be having a “buy the rumor, sell the news” moment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The budget was officially presented to parliament on Dec. 23, but rumors of the coming wave of austerity circulated beforehand, stirring concerns about further economic pain at a time when the rial was already falling.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement to Barron’s, Abivax said it doesn’t comment on market rumors or speculation as it pertains to mergers and acquisitions.

From Barron's