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You might recognize my name from previous newsletters and stories, but starting Aug. 4 I’ll be in your inbox every Tuesday as I officially take the reins as Don’t Short Yourself’s regular writer.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Burnham is taking the reins amid global "turmoil", or so says the Sun, which writes that chaos is "already engulfing the crucial issue of oil and gas drilling".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The moves were meant to reshape the roster to maximize superstar Luka Doncic, who will take the reins with the departure of LeBron James.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Ransohoff this week handed over the reins at Frontier and now has a broader role at Stripe, working on climate and other philanthropic programs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
I shielded my eyes against the sun as I greeted Mr. Wong, perched on the wagon seat, reins in hand.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
