Why stockpickers should get out more
The importance of having an opinion about Baku’s kebabs
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In Joseph O’Neill’s novel “Netherland”, a jaded equities analyst, covering oil and gas firms, confesses to the tricks he uses to add credibility to his stock picks. “Voice a first-hand opinion about the kebabs of Baku”, he says, “and people will buy almost anything you follow up with”.
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This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “Road trader”
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