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   Spec·u·la·tion

   /ˌspekyəˈlāSH(ə)n/

   

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   • 1. the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence: "there has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit" Similar conjecturetheorizinghypothesizingsuppositionguessworktalktheoryhypothesisthesispostulationguesssurmiseopinionnotionpredictionforecastinformal:guesstimategambleventureriskgamblinginvestmentinformal:specflutterarchaic:adventure
   • 2. investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss: "the company's move into property speculation"

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2. www.smartcapitalmind.com › what-is-landWhat is Land Speculation? (with pictures) - Smart Capital Mind

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   May 16, 2024 · Land speculation is a financial activity that involves the purchase of real estate with the hope that the price will increase. Most land purchases can be better referred to as real estate investment, since land tends to appreciate in value over time due to factors such as scarcity.

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   10 hours ago · She’s very focused on work and overextends herself.”. Meanwhile, Ben “doesn’t agree with Jennifer’s lifestyle” and is “worn down” by the marriage: “He’s been checked out ...

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Scientific_methodScientific method - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The process in the scientific method involves making conjectures (hypothetical explanations), deriving predictions from the hypotheses as logical consequences, and then carrying out experiments or empirical observations based on those predictions. [4]

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   What is land speculation?

   • Land speculation typically involves risky purchases, either due to a lack of information or an inherently unstable situation. Modern land speculation may occur if an individual purchases land without doing the proper research or buys inexpensive property that he expects to appreciate rapidly due to external forces.

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   What is historical land speculation?

   • Historical land speculation has typically occurred when large amounts of land became available for private purchase. This type of situation has happened in the United States several times, beginning with original colonization of America by the British.

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   Why do speculators buy unused land?

   • In some cases these land purchases would be nullified by disagreements between colonies, or in later cases between states, and the speculator would be left with nothing. Some people purchase unused or cheap land, especially in up-and-coming neighborhoods, hoping to profit on real estate and neighborhood land appreciation.

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6. ifp.nyu.edu › 2024 › journal-article-abstractsThe extimate essence of speculation - information for practice

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   May 11, 2024 · The article seeks to delineate the often misunderstood idea of speculation that has conceptually been converted from an epitome of pure thought into an economic category of profitability and self-interest. But to define speculation already means to pose a problem.

7. www.investopedia.com › f › forex-spread-bettingForex Spread Betting: What It Is and How It Works - Investopedia

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   May 16, 2024 · By. James Chen. Updated May 16, 2024. Reviewed by. Gordon Scott. Fact checked by. David Rubin. What Is Forex Spread Betting? Forex spread betting allows speculation on the movements of a selected...

8. www.investopedia.com › articles › basicsGoing All-in: Investing vs. Gambling - Investopedia

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   May 14, 2024 · Investing and gambling both involve risk and choice—specifically, the risk of capital with hopes of future profit. But the odds are against gamblers from the start and usually increase over time ...

9. e.vnexpress.net › news › propertyLooking for property speculators a futile task: analysts

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   May 1, 2024 · By Ngoc Diem May 1, 2024 | 03:00 am PT. Apartment buildings in Hoang Mai District, Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh. Hanoi authorities want to identify and punish possible speculators who may have been driving up apartment prices by flouting laws, but analysts call it a futile quest.