speculation
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The general rule of thumb for the high-risk portion of a wealthy person’s portfolio is 5% — that’s for alternative investments like hedge funds, private equity, real-estate speculation and cryptocurrency.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
US First Lady Melania Trump poked fun Thursday at media speculation over her month away from the public eye and scrutiny over one of President Donald Trump's close aides.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
In recent months, Ossoff’s skill on the stump has stoked speculation about his aspirations for 2028.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
The cause of her death, though not immediately known, sparked the inevitable speculation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
She gazes without interest or speculation around the room.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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
Isolate your speculations in a separate account on a trading app you use only for that purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
The quickened pace of U.S. airstrikes in the region and the unusually large buildup of military force in the Caribbean Sea have fueled those speculations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025
These speculations have spooked some tourists, with several media reporting a flurry of trip cancellations.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
She tracked the regulars on their daily transits through the park, assembling notes and speculations like the compilers of her almanacs.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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