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Book Summary: The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith: Summary, Key Ideas, and What It Teaches Traders Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeThe Wealth of Nations, written by Adam Smith in 1776, is the book that laid the foundation for modern free-market…
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Book Summary: Bollinger on Bollinger Bands by John Bollinger

Bollinger on Bollinger Bands is a comprehensive guide to using Bollinger Bands, a popular technical analysis indicator, in trading.Written by John Bollinger himself, the creator of Bollinger Bands, the book is a must-read for traders…
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Weekly Market Wrap: Review of 2022 & Outlook for 2023

Looking back, 2022 has been challenging for the stock market and many analysts do not have high expectations for 2023.There is a growing consensus among analysts that there will be a selloff in the first half of next year due to negative…
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Book Summary: Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham

Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham: Summary, Key Ideas, and How to Apply Them Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeSecurity Analysis, written by Benjamin Graham (with David Dodd) and first published in 1934, is the founding textbook…
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Book Summary: The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham: Summary, Key Ideas, and How to Apply Them Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeThe Intelligent Investor, written by Benjamin Graham and first published in 1949, is the most widely recommended…
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Top 17 Finance & Investment Books to Read (With Key Ideas)

The Best Finance and Investment Books to Read (and Where to Start) Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeIf you want the single best finance book to start with, read Benjamin Graham's "The Intelligent Investor" (1949), because it…
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Top 90 Philosophy Books to Read (With Key Ideas)

Best Philosophy Books to Read: A Curated List for Beginners and Beyond Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeIf you want one place to start, read Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations" (180 AD) for how to think clearly under pressure, then…
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Top 76 Psychology Books to Read (With Key Ideas)

The Best Psychology Books to Read (and Where to Start) Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeIf you want the single best psychology book to start with, read Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking, Fast and Slow" (2011), because it explains…
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Weekly Market Wrap: Adding on to Profitable Shorts!

Now that the bears are back in action, the market has switched from "potential reversal" mode back to "risk off" mode, and the stock market has resumed its decline.In last week's market outlook video, we mentioned that the best trading opportunities…