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August 2021

The 21st-Century Pearl Harbor Moment

August 26, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Today, many of us already think of the COVID-19 pandemic as another tragedy that “will live in infamy.” And while the pandemic and Pearl Harbor are very different in many ways, one thing is clear. Historians will look back at both as the beginning of considerable changes to our society and economy.

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So This Is Tesla’s Secret Weapon?

August 25, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Today, I want to highlight a few advancements in Tesla's battery storage business and explain why Tesla is quickly maturing into more than just a car company.

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Another Warning Sign in The Market?

August 24, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

The central bank is poised to start the processing of tapering its balance sheet. However, the market doesn’t seem to be reacting negatively to the news. But I want to highlight yet another warning sign flashing red for the market. Let’s talk about the Fed, and then highlight this “alternative” signal for investors.

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From Bad to Worse: Alibaba’s Future Looks Uncertain

August 18, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

If this is a stock in your portfolio, you need to read the cold hard truth that I’m about to tell you. And if analysts are trying to convince you that now is the time to buy Alibaba… you also need to read this. It’s not time to touch this stock yet. Here’s why.

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Back from the Dead: The Auto Sector

August 16, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

Today, I want to recount what is happening in the auto sector and why it’s important to follow technical tools to identify buying opportunities in the wake of a crisis.

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Why Gasoline Prices Are Heading Higher

August 13, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

If gas prices continue to rise, it will increase the cost of other goods, weaken the U.S. economic recovery, and raise new concerns about supply in the market. Naturally, the solution is to increase production here in the United States, right? The plan is the opposite.

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The ‘Other’ Reason Things are So Expensive

August 9, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

After years of allegedly no inflation, higher prices are making a roaring comeback. But it's not just because of the lack of computer chips. Global shipping is in complete chaos.

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This Trend is Worth a Gamble

August 6, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

If you thought that the legalization of cannabis was a big deal for investors, you need to learn about what’s happening with sports gambling. A new trend among gambling companies has the potential to deliver — get this — $30 billion in additional revenue annually by the end of the decade.

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The Forever Investment Series, Vol. 3: Play Defense and Profit

August 4, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

During the COVID-19 pandemic, companies cut back on spending and workers. Budgets were changed at Fortune 500 companies and every mom-and-pop shop that you know. All except for in one industry. There were no cuts to defense spending. And those stocks performed very well over the last year. So, what does that tell you about the market? You should always play defense.

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A Lot of Drama at Alibaba

August 3, 2021TradeSmith Editorial Staff

This morning, Alibaba (BABA) reported earnings before the bell. If you haven’t been following the Chinese technology stock, it has faced an incredible amount of pressure. Today, I want to discuss recent events at the ninth-largest company by market capitalization trading on the U.S. stock market.

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