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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

Jan 20, 2014 by Rich Smith

Will Lockheed Martin Win This "Nuclear" War?

Battle erupts over $350 million in funding to turn the F-35 stealth fighter into a nuclear weapon.

Jan 20, 2014 by Rich Smith

How Many Banned Items Have You Gotten Past TSA?

A new poll shows that half of airline passengers admit to bringing banned items onto the airplane. Is the TSA just not paying attention anymore?

Jan 20, 2014 by Rich Smith

Boeing Arms Taiwan to Repel Invasion by China

Could a mere $200 million worth of missiles make China think twice about invading Taiwan?

Jan 19, 2014 by Rich Smith

Russia Builds a New Navy to Dominate the Arctic Ocean

Russian Navy aims to add 40 new ships (yes, you read that right) in 2014 alone.

Jan 19, 2014 by Rich Smith

Is China's Mach 10 Missile a Game Changer?

Should we be worried that China's superfast missiles are... twice as fast as ours?

Jan 19, 2014 by Rich Smith

Boeing Has a Secret Weapon

Actually, it has dozens of them -- and they'll keep its defense business humming for years.

Jan 18, 2014 by Rich Smith

Pentagon Swipes V-22 Ospreys From U.S. Marines, Sells Them to Israel Instead

Is that fair? Is it prudent? Is it ... in the national interest?

Jan 18, 2014 by Rich Smith

Defense News Roundup: Drones for America, and Fighters for Singapore

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

Jan 18, 2014 by Rich Smith

As Global Warming Melts the Arctic, Who Will Build America's New Navy?

Four of America's biggest defense contractors could win upward of $16 billion contracts to build an Arctic Navy.

Jan 17, 2014 by Rich Smith

Pentagon Awards $591 Million in Defense Contracts Friday

Winners include Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and Humvee manufacturer AM General.

Jan 17, 2014 by Rich Smith

United Technologies Wins $183 Million Saudi Defense Contract

Goodrich subsidiary will assist with setup of sensor pods for use on Saudi combat jets.

Jan 17, 2014 by Rich Smith

Friday's Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)

Analysts shift stance on Columbia Sportswear, Activision Blizzard, and Stamps.com.

Jan 17, 2014 by Rich Smith

When China Threatens, Filipinos Go Shopping for U.S. Warships

One little, two little... eight little Filipino frigates could soon sail into disputed waters.

Jan 16, 2014 by Rich Smith

Pentagon Announces $194 Million in Defense Contracts Thursday

The few winners for the day include Clean Harbors and General Dynamics.

Jan 16, 2014 by Rich Smith

Boeing Issues First New Plane Sales Update of 2014

Two weeks into the New Year, Boeing sells 737s at the rate of nearly a plane a day.

Jan 16, 2014 by Rich Smith

Thursday's Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)

Analysts shift stance on CSX, AOL, and EMC.

Jan 16, 2014 by Rich Smith

Slumping Economy Sinks Mortgage Rates

Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped 10 basis points over the past week, falling to 4.41%.

Jan 15, 2014 by Rich Smith

Pentagon Awards $297 Million in Defense Contracts Wednesday

Northrop, Raytheon, Textron, Boeing, and even Rolls-Royce all win work.

Jan 15, 2014 by Rich Smith

Is Raytheon's CEO Deserting a Sinking (Rocket) Ship?

Missile-maker announces a management switcheroo. Should investors be scared?

Jan 15, 2014 by Rich Smith

Wednesday's Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)

Analyst shifts stance on CBS, Walt Disney, and AMC Networks.

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