speculation
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Widely seen as a test of his political viability and potential presidential ambitions, the race ended in victory for Han, likely fueling speculation about a future presidential bid.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Market speculation, fueled by AI demand, drives rapid stock increases in tech hardware, raising concerns about over-rewarded guidance.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
With so much speculation about who would make way for injured captain Nat Sciver-Brunt upon her return, Capsey was one player who seemed most vulnerable.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The move led to much speculation about a possible Williams return, leading to her social media post denying any such intentions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Very quickly, however, the new derivatives became tools for speculation: A lot of people wanted to make bets on the likelihood of GE’s defaulting.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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