speculations
Definitions
The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Examples
The sudden resignation of the CEO has led to widespread speculations about the company's future.
Despite the various speculations circulating in the media, the official report confirmed that the incident was purely accidental.
Synonyms
conjectures theories hypotheses suppositions surmises guesses assumptions