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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

Dec 11, 2013 by Rich Smith

Exxon, Shell, and Valero Split $3.28 Billion in Pentagon Fuel Contracts

Term "defense contractor" gets stretched as oil companies capture 97% of all Pentagon contracts awarded Wednesday.

Dec 11, 2013 by Rich Smith

Rosetta Stone to Buy Tell Me More

Deal will add $25 million to annual revenues.

Dec 11, 2013 by Rich Smith

What's Not to Like About Smith & Wesson?

Amid a series of distressing numbers from the gun maker, there's really only one that worries this Fool.

Dec 11, 2013 by Rich Smith

Wednesday's Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)

Analysts shift stance on Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, and General Dynamics.

Dec 10, 2013 by Rich Smith

Smith & Wesson Beats on Earnings

Lack of free cash flow doesn't prevent a "beat" on sales and GAAP profits.

Dec 10, 2013 by Rich Smith

Honeywell Ramps Up to Help Customers Meet Greenhouse Gas Standards

Honeywell plant will produce a new refrigerant for use in car A/C systems that has lower "global-warming potential."

Dec 10, 2013 by Rich Smith

Tuesday's Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)

Analysts shift stance on China Unicom, China Mobile, and 3D Systems.

Dec 10, 2013 by Rich Smith

TASER Wins International Orders for $5.8 Million Worth of Stun Guns

Latest TASER customers appear to hail from the Middle East and Asia.

Dec 10, 2013 by Rich Smith

Foreclosures Plunged to 48,000 in October

The number of completed foreclosures in America dropped 30% year-over-year in October, as compared to October 2012, according to data from CoreLogic.

Dec 10, 2013 by Rich Smith

With 3 Weeks to Go in 2013, Airbus Is Still Beating Boeing on Plane Orders

Airbus' gross orders exceed Boeing's gross by... precisely one gross.

Dec 9, 2013 by Rich Smith

Pentagon Awards $159 Million in Defense Contracts Monday

Raytheon is the only public-traded defense contractor to book a win for the day.

Dec 9, 2013 by Rich Smith

Airbus Signs MOU for $4.4 Billion in Plane Sales

Kuwait Airlines could soon buy 25 new planes.

Dec 9, 2013 by Rich Smith

Hologic Hires a New CEO

Compensation package stretches into the millions of dollars in CEO's first year.

Dec 9, 2013 by Rich Smith

WhiteWave Foods Swells 5% on Earthbound Farm Buyout

WhiteWave is buying the organic foods producer for a much lower P/S valuation than its own shares command.

Dec 9, 2013 by Rich Smith

Monday's Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)

Analysts shift stance on Ingersoll-Rand, 3D Systems, and Kraft.

Dec 8, 2013 by Rich Smith

The Sky-High Cost of (Ending) the Afghan War

After spending $1.5 trillion on the Iraq and Afghan wars, what's another $10 billion?

Dec 8, 2013 by Rich Smith

Can Anyone Kill the Air Force's A-10 Warthog?

The Air Force wants to kill it, but can it?

Dec 8, 2013 by Rich Smith

UFO Spotted at Top-Secret "Area 51"

Reports begin to filter out about a new Northrop stealth spyplane.

Dec 8, 2013 by Rich Smith

How Elon Musk's Space X Made History and Is Changing Space Travel

Elon Musk does it again -- but what does the company's latest launch mean for Boeing and Lockheed?

Dec 8, 2013 by Rich Smith

Defense News Roundup: E-Warfare, WMD, and Super Hercules Take the Stage

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

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