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While some of these stocks will likely prove great shorts over the coming months, some may not.

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“The growing list of economic uncertainties has reinforced the case for adding duration exposure at current levels — or at least covering any lingering shorts.”

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“In all honesty, I wish I could take a magic pill, put on shorts and go out and play the game of basketball today,” Jordan said.

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GM’s rally came with enormous volume, likely catching shorts off guard and attracting new longs, a potent combination.

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One of his volunteers recently had to convince a hiker not to attempt to summit Wyoming’s highest mountain wearing only flip-flops, shorts and a T-shirt.

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