speculation
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The confirmation by a person familiar with the transaction settles weeks of speculation after Tuttle abruptly changed the ticker symbol of one its ETFs from “SPCX” to “SPCK” in April.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Pidgeon: There’s a bit of speculation as to how they met.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
“He looks forward to vindicating himself in court, where such matters are decided — and not in the media — based on admissible, material evidence, not rank speculation and unsubstantiated allegations.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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 unease grew, but there was little opportunity for speculation, which in any case was officially forbidden.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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