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Three different predictive frameworks\u2013\u2013fundamental, technical, and entropy-based\u2013\u2013are tested through examination of novel combinations of ML- and LLM-derived semantic metrics. The empirical results reveal a considerable divergence in optimal blending methods across the methodologies; namely, the technical methodology exhibits the best performance when using only ML predictions, with around 1978% cumulative returns with monthly rebalancing. In contrast, the fundamental methodology achieves its full potential when it is based primarily on LLM-derived semantic insights. The Entropy methodology is improved by a balanced combination of both semantic and ML signals, thus highlighting the potential of LLMs to improve predictive power by offering interpretative context for complex market interactions. 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