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Are the days of shorting stocks over?

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Back from a quick trip to Ohio, Daniel shares his latest experience with the airports and traveling. [0:15] We discuss the Virginia governor race… what it says about the current mood in the U.S… and how the results will impact spending bills being negotiated right now. [3:10] We’ve seen some wild price action in Avis Budget and Bed Bath & Beyond this earnings season. I lay out the reasons behind these parabolic moves... and a critical lesson about shorting stocks. [8:05] Zillow Group’s weak Q3 earnings were shortly followed by news that the company would be canceling its artificial intelligence (AI) house-flipping program. Daniel highlights some crazy stats around its real estate… and why you shouldn’t get caught up in the euphoria around the housing boom. [16:45] Nike is set to report earnings next month. Daniel and I debate the pros and cons of buying the stock going into the report. [24:25] And finally, we share our thoughts on JPMorgan limiting its clients’ ability to buy certain marijuana stocks... a