speculating

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Samsung shares have rallied 150% so far this year with Korea’s army of retail investors speculating on further gains as the supply=demand imbalance in memory chips shows no sign of abating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Instead, Speech First brought only preemptive claims speculating that their members’ views might someday in the future be chilled.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

It added a book of condolences would be made available and also asked parents and carers to be mindful of speculating on social media.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“If you’re buying one-day options, or selling them, I mean that’s not investing, that’s not speculating, it’s gambling,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

We took solace in each other’s company, and spent those early weeks speculating on why we had been transferred.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela