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speculative

[spek-yuh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv] / ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv /


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More recently, the speculative focus has moved toward chip stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

That compares with 476 in the speculative bull market of 1999, said Rabe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Of course, many IPOs are of small, highly speculative companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This does not mean that companies doing seedy, speculative things won’t be included in the S&P 500.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Their eyes during these conversations look dewy, blurred, pulpy, easily hurt, like the eyes of blind baby kittens; but also sly and speculative, and filled with greed and deceit.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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