astute
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Intercontinental Exchange, led by founder and longtime Chief Executive Jeffrey Sprecher, has a history of making astute investments in marketplaces that are undergoing a shift toward electronic trading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
His astute handling of the October 1987 stock market crash, which saw more than 30% wiped off share prices, earned Greenspan many plaudits.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
But it appears there’s another reason for New Yorkers to like the basketball star known for his clutch play and modesty: He’s an astute analyst of comparative state tax rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Loeb also noted the astute venture-capital investments Bankman-Fried made in companies including Anthropic and Cursor.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
"How astute of you. I am Jean de Joinville, one of the king's companions. When the king goes out, one of us often dons an imitation crown, for the king's protection."
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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