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hype

[hahyp] / haɪp /
NOUN
extensive publicity
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One user told The Wall Street Journal he was already in a hole with Wendy’s shares and contributed to the hype in the hopes of pumping up the price and exiting his position profitably.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Investors could potentially make money on both sides of the trade — buying into the hype on the way up, and betting against these names after the momentum has peaked.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

In June, Beijing also increased scrutiny of its private-fund industry to rein in hype around its red-hot IPO slate in Hong Kong.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

Amid all the hype and spending, there also have been growing fears about whether AI will take over people’s jobs and whether the boom will lead to a bubble that will eventually burst.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

That definitely wasn’t cool, but to him I was the kicker, the twist, the hype, but I’m telling you, Stan was the real deal.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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