Austin Smith - Editor for 24/7 Wall St.
Austin Smith is a lifelong student of business and entrepreneurship. He has been investing for over twenty years, and is passionate about real estate, dividends, and the rare earth shattering company that goes on to define an industry.
Austin served as managing editor for Fool.com, and launched investing and personal finance services in his time at The Motley Fool. His work has been featured on Fool.com, CNBC, NPR, and others. As an entrepreneur he has started multiple successful self-funded companies, and is an advisor to AI powered startup Fondu Technologies. He is a partner in Flywheel Publishing, a Colorado based company which owns 24/7 Wall St.
When not looking for investment opportunities, he can be found skiing, running, or playing soccer with his children.
Lastest Stories by Austin Smith
: Bipartisan Leaders: Susan Collins and John Cornyn are key bipartisan Republicans in the Senate. Ideology and Flexibility: Strong ideologies don’t hinder bipartisanship; experience often leads to...
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: Top Bipartisan Democrats: Gary Peters (MI), Maggie Hassan (NH), and Joe Manchin (WV). Independents: Three independents, including Kirsten Sinema and Angus King, rank high in bipartisanship....
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: Chris Pappas (NH-01) is the top bipartisan Democrat in the House. Don Davis (NC-01) has been highly active, sponsoring 800 bills since 2023. Bipartisan lawmakers focus on pragmatism and effective...
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: U.S. Steel is struggling financially and needs a buyer, with Nippon Steel offering a potential solution. The Biden administration is likely to block the deal, citing national security concerns....
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: Influence on Policy: Bipartisan reps crucially impact military funding and global conflict responses. Bipartisan Index: Measures cross-party work in Congress, with some limitations. Notable Figure:...
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Key Points: F-Series pickups account for 38% of Ford’s U.S. sales, far outpacing EV sales. Ford is heavily incentivizing EV sales, but adoption remains slow. Toyota’s focus on hybrids is proving...
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: Volvo backtracks on its all-electric goal, now aiming for a majority electric fleet by 2030. Challenges include a lack of charging infrastructure and consumer hesitation. Tesla and Chinese EV...
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: Buffett sold large stakes in Bank of America and Apple, boosting his cash reserves. He may focus on investing in the insurance sector, especially Chubb. Likely waiting for a market dip to make...
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Key Points: F-Series pickups account for 38% of Ford’s U.S. sales, far outpacing EV sales. Ford is heavily incentivizing EV sales, but adoption remains slow. Toyota’s focus on hybrids is proving...
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: Volvo backtracks on its all-electric goal, now aiming for a majority electric fleet by 2030. Challenges include a lack of charging infrastructure and consumer hesitation. Tesla and Chinese EV...
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: Buffett sold large stakes in Bank of America and Apple, boosting his cash reserves. He may focus on investing in the insurance sector, especially Chubb. Likely waiting for a market dip to make...
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: NVIDIA’s growth depends on five major customers, accounting for 50% of sales. Any pullback from these customers could severely impact NVIDIA’s revenue. Broadening the customer base is crucial...
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: Mixed retail performance: Walmart thrives, while Dollar General and Nordstrom struggle. Inflation heavily impacts lower-income shoppers, hurting discount stores. Consumer caution may extend to...
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: Intel is considering breaking up amid struggles and declining market position. Morgan Stanley has been hired to protect against activist investors, with rumors of Qualcomm interest. Investors face...
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: Nvidia’s growth depends on five major customers, accounting for 50% of sales. Any pullback from these customers could severely impact Nvidia’s revenue. Broadening the customer base is crucial...
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