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#159 – Richard Craib: WallStreetBets, Numerai, and the Future of Stock Trading

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Shorting Unveiled: The Good, the Bad, and the Hedge Funds

This chapter explores the distinctions between 'evil shorting' and 'chill shorting' in stock trading, highlighting the roles these practices play in market dynamics. It also examines the influence of the WallStreetBets community, the controversies surrounding trading platforms like Robinhood, and the broader implications of hedge funds on market volatility and investment opportunities.

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