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Top Links 935 What hedge funds are shorting. The electrotech revolution. Monroe Doctrine 2.0 & how Napoleonic mathematicians brought the blackboard to America.

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    The article explicitly mentions 'Monroe Doctrine 2.0', suggesting contemporary relevance of this 1823 US foreign policy. Understanding the original doctrine's context, implementation, and historical impact provides essential background for interpreting modern geopolitical discussions invoking it.

  • Gaspard Monge 13 min read

    The reference to 'Napoleonic mathematicians' bringing blackboards to America likely involves Monge, the founder of descriptive geometry and key figure in French mathematical education reform under Napoleon. His influence on technical education spread globally through his students and methods.

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    The article discusses hedge fund shorting of utilities with specific metrics. Understanding the mechanics, risks, and market implications of short selling provides essential context for interpreting why increased short interest in a sector signals particular market expectations.

Top Links 935 What hedge funds are shorting. The electrotech revolution. Monroe Doctrine 2.0 & how Napoleonic mathematicians brought the blackboard to America.

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What are American hedge funds shorting?

… to us the most intriguing development is a surge in short interest in utilities. A 0.3 percentage point increase in short interest to 3.2 per cent might not sound terribly exc…

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