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Rich Smith

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Rich Smith has been a contributing writer and analyst for The Motley Fool since 2003. Smith has also written for Yahoo! Finance, AOL DailyFinance, and served as a contributing analyst for Islero in Norway. Prior to The Motley Fool, Smith served as an international attorney practicing in the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine. He holds a B.A. in International Relations from William & Mary, a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and a Language Certification from the International Institute of Russian Language & Culture. The Globe and Mail featured him in an article titled, "Ex-lawyer one of the best stock pickers since 2009."

Recent Articles by Rich Smith

Sep 2, 2014 by Rich Smith

3 Reasons Lockheed Martin Corporation's Stock Could Fall

A lot of investors love Lockheed Martin stock for a lot of reasons. But here are three reasons you might want to curb your enthusiasm.

Sep 1, 2014 by Rich Smith

Why Does Lockheed Martin Want to Put Exoskeletons on Workers?

How Lockheed and Ekso are working hard to make human beings more efficient.

Sep 1, 2014 by Rich Smith

You Thought Ron Paul Was Outspoken When He Was in Congress? You Won't Believe What He's Saying Now

Ron Paul has a few choice words to say about U.S. foreign policy, the military-industrial complex, and more.

Sep 1, 2014 by Rich Smith

Should the U.S. Navy Spend $10 Billion to Build a Fleet of Floating Gas Stations?

The U.S. plans to retire its fleet of slow-poke oilers, and upgrade to a 21st century fleet to keep its aircraft carriers fueled and armed.

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Oct 9, 2018 by Rich Smith

The .22 Ammo Shortage Mystery -- Solved!

Why is it so hard to find .22 ammo these days? The NRA explains why you are the reason you're paying high prices for ammunition.

Aug 30, 2014 by Rich Smith

Russia's Richest Get Richer -- Have the Sanctions Failed?

Western nations punished Russia's first invasion of Ukraine with five months of sanctions. As political leaders gear up for another round of sanctions, are Russia's businessmen feeling any pain at all?

Aug 27, 2014 by Rich Smith

Will Smith & Wesson Holding Corp Keep Feeling the Pain?

As rifle customers evaporate, so too do sales -- and profits.

Aug 26, 2014 by Rich Smith

Is It Time to Buy Boeing Stock?

Depending on how you look at it, Boeing stock could be fairly priced -- or even cheap.

Aug 25, 2014 by Rich Smith

Defense News Roundup: Raytheon Ships Torpedoes As the U.S. Navy Raises CANES

Here's our weekly rundown of the major stories in defense spending.

Aug 25, 2014 by Rich Smith

3 Reasons Boeing's Stock Could Fall

A lot of investors love Boeing stock for a lot of reasons. But here are three reasons you might want to curb your enthusiasm.

Aug 25, 2014 by Rich Smith

3 Reasons The Boeing Company's Stock Could Rise

There are a lot of reasons investors might want to own Boeing stock. Here are three of the best.

Aug 24, 2014 by Rich Smith

As the Black Hawk Fades to Black, Who Will Build the U.S. Army's Next $100 Billion Helicopter?

The U.S. Army has named two teams to build prototype "future" helicopters in a contract that could be worth $100 billion. Which team would win, and which team should we want to win?

Aug 24, 2014 by Rich Smith

SpaceX Has Great News for Texas -- But for Boeing and Lockheed Martin, Not So Much

A new SpaceX spaceport could revive the economy of one Texas town. But can investors make any money off of SpaceX?

Aug 23, 2014 by Rich Smith

U.S. Military Wants a Laser Ray Gun, Asks Raytheon to Live Up to Its Name

There's big news afoot in the amazing world of military laser guns. Here's the latest.

Aug 23, 2014 by Rich Smith

Did Britain Just Discover the Future of Space Flight?

It might have. But it's the history of space companies overpromising and underdelivering that should worry us more.

Aug 22, 2014 by Rich Smith

5 Things Boeing's Management Wants You to Know

Just because you don't have time to listen to the "earnings conference call," doesn't mean you don't have the right to know what management said in it.

Aug 22, 2014 by Rich Smith

Is It Time to Buy AeroVironment Stock?

This expensive stock could look even pricier if it doesn't deliver on earnings in two weeks.

Aug 21, 2014 by Rich Smith

3 Reasons AeroVironment's Stock Could Rise

I think AeroVironment stock is overpriced, but I've been wrong before -- and here are three reasons I could be wrong about AeroVironment again.

Aug 20, 2014 by Rich Smith

Defense Industry: Investing Essentials

It's always a brave new world for the defense industry. Here's what you need to know to invest in it.

Aug 20, 2014 by Rich Smith

5 Things AeroVironment’s Management Wants You to Know

Just because you don't have time to listen to the "earnings conference call," doesn't mean you don't have the right to know what management said in it.

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