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speculative

[spek-yuh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv] / ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv /


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But when speculative small stocks win big, often it’s because investors aren’t thinking straight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

This does not mean that companies doing seedy, speculative things won’t be included in the S&P 500.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Given that its TAM estimate is so speculative, why didn’t it claim its TAM is $40 trillion or $100 trillion?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Even lesser-known stocks are reaping the benefits from speculative trading, too, as AI excitement spreads.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Jack wasn’t at work today,” my dad said in this slow, speculative sort of tone.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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