​​The Shortage of Everything Strikes Again

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Last Thursday, Nike reported earnings. It slipped on revenue, and shares fell more than 6% on Friday. What went wrong? A serious challenge that I expect will hit many companies as earnings season begins in October: supply chain congestion.

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China’s Property Problems Come Home to Roost

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

China is facing a potential Lehman Brothers moment with the impending failure of its second-largest property developer. Let me explain the saga of a company called Evergrande, and the possible impact of a looming debt default.

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Learn the Secret of Investing’s ‘Free Lunch’

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Renowned economist Harry Markowitz famously said that “diversification is the only free lunch in investing.” Diversifying your investments can decrease your risk without cutting into your profit potential. But keeping your portfolio diversified as the market moves can be difficult. That's where rebalancing comes in.

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This Will Be the SEC’S Next Target

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Gensler’s views of a controversial trading mechanism could alter the future of Robinhood, the digital online broker that has disrupted the discount brokerage industry in recent years. Let me explain what this mechanism is and why it matters to your money.

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Can You Identify a Short Squeeze?

TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Short squeezes have been around for a long time, so it’s important to know what they are, how they work, and most importantly, whether you should be getting in on the action.

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