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+29 Unpopular opinion: deep fundamental research is overrated 21 1y
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+3 D.E. SHAW 2026 Thread 5 1y
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+50 Best ER TMT Analysts on the Street? 29 1y
+19 How did you guys do this week? 9 1y
0 Graham Capital Management - Review - Software Data 1y
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