speculation
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In recent years, crypto and software stocks have often moved in tandem, with both seen as risk-on assets that tend to benefit when investors are more willing to buy into growth and speculation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
It is aggressive speculation intended to profit from chaos, perceived mispricing, and two critical assumptions:
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
The good feelings have set off a boomlet of speculation that Rubio might mount another bid for president in 2028.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
After hours of speculation, Trump posted the news shortly after midnight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
It was too good a night to spoil it with bad speculation.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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