ˈsmärt-ˈmə-nē 
-ˌmə-nē
1
: money ventured by one having inside information or much experience
2
: well-informed bettors or speculators
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Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Investing Digest: Know what's moving the financial markets and what smart money is buying with Forbes Investing Digest.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The smart money is on MNC being out of the process for good.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
The smart money Monday probably would’ve been bet on LeBron James talking about playing with his son, Bronny.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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And Latest News Investing Digest: Know what's moving the financial markets and what smart money is buying with Forbes Investing Digest.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Investing Digest: Know what's moving the financial markets and what smart money is buying with Forbes Investing Digest.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The smart money is on MNC being out of the process for good.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
The smart money Monday probably would’ve been bet on LeBron James talking about playing with his son, Bronny.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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