This chapter delves into the recent banning of short selling in South Korea, its impact on the stock market, and the potential political motivations behind the ban. It also discusses the increase in short interest in Korean stocks traded on the New York exchanges and the broader role of short selling in controlling risk and volatility.
To stop some bad behavior, sometimes you have to stop letting people do other stuff too.
(00:14) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- South Korea banning borrowing shares to address issues with illegal naked short selling.
- Robinhood “normalizing” and becoming a little Buffett-like with its interest income.
- The big reaction to restaurant tech company Toast’s slight guidance adjustment, and what it bodes for growth stocks.
(16:26) Mary Long caught up with Adecco Staffing's Senior Vice President Amy Glaser for a look at holiday hiring trends and rising part-time work.
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Companies discussed: HOOD, TOST
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Bill Mann, Mary Long, Amy Glaser
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Dan Boyd
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