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Jan. 12, 2022

Is the Fed Trapped? | Animal Spirits 239

Is the Fed Trapped? | Animal Spirits 239

On episode 239 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss bearish scenarios for the stock market, why the Fed could be in a tight spot, growth stocks getting wrecked, the next step for NFTs, and more! 🖼️ This episode is brought to you by Masterworks. Visit: https://mw-art.co/animalspirits to…

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Jan. 11, 2022

How to Place a Bet on Interest Rates | What Are Your Thoughts

How to Place a Bet on Interest Rates | What Are Your Thoughts

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►01:30 - “Anything but Tech” - Almost half of the Nasdaq constituents have been cut in…

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Jan. 7, 2022

Can you get Covid in the Metaverse? | The Compound & Friends #28

Can you get Covid in the Metaverse? | The Compound & Friends #28

On this week's episode of The Compound & Friends, Michael Batnick, Pierce Crosby, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss: lessons learned in 2021, predictions for 2022, the growth of TradingView, crypto, and more! Thanks to Fundrise for sponsoring this episode. Visit http://fundrise.com/compound to learn more about the future of real estate…

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Jan. 6, 2022

Why the Bull Market Could Last a Lot Longer | Animal Spirits 238

Why the Bull Market Could Last a Lot Longer | Animal Spirits 238

On episode 238 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the year that was the stock market in 2021, why people hate the Fed so much, Michael's predictions for the year, why the bull market could continue to run, stock market FUD, much more! 🖼️ This episode is…

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Jan. 6, 2022

What is the Buffett Indicator Telling Us About Stocks? | Portfolio Rescue

What is the Buffett Indicator Telling Us About Stocks? | Portfolio Rescue

Welcome to Portfolio Rescue, the show where we answer your questions about investing and personal finance. On this episode, Ben Carlson and Blair duQuesnay answer viewer questions about the Buffett Indicator, buying/leasing a car, when to hire a financial advisor or accountant, taking out a 401k loan, and more! Want…

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Jan. 4, 2022

Josh's Stock Idea for 2022 | What Are Your Thoughts?

Josh's Stock Idea for 2022 | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►01:39 - So You Want to Be a Contrarian? - "You had to be a big…

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Dec. 29, 2021

When to Sell a Growth Stock | Animal Spirits 237

When to Sell a Growth Stock | Animal Spirits 237

On this week's show we discuss an amazing year in the U.S. stock market, why celebrity SPACs stink, the impact of mortgage rates on housing prices, Web3 communities and much more! This video is presented by Index Coop. Download the Dharma app, now with low fee trading, and buy at…

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Dec. 23, 2021

The Top Ten Financial Terms of 2021 | The Compound & Friends #27

The Top Ten Financial Terms of 2021 | The Compound & Friends #27

On this week's episode of The Compound & Friends, Michael Batnick, Doug Boneparth, Jenn Ablan, and Downtown Josh Brown discuss: favorites of 2021, Investopedia Terms of the Year, biggest trends in asset management, the great resignation, Omicron, and more! Thanks to our sponsor Cadre! Invest in a portfolio of professionally-curated…

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Dec. 22, 2021

An Extraordinary Decade | Animal Spirits 236

An Extraordinary Decade | Animal Spirits 236

On episode 236 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss Omicron, and why the market is over the virus, Cathie Wood's bold return forecast, why everyone is lowering return expectations, why the middle class is unhappy, and much more! This video is presented by Index Coop. Download the…

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Dec. 22, 2021

Could Crypto Kill the Stock Market? | Portfolio Rescue

Could Crypto Kill the Stock Market? | Portfolio Rescue

Welcome to Portfolio Rescue, the show where we answer your questions about investing and personal finance. On today's show Ben Carlson is joined by Ritholtz advisor and insurance expert, Jonathan Novy to answer questions about crypto's impact on the market, selling off an impressive Magic the Gathering collection, finding your…

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Dec. 21, 2021

The Biggest Stock Market Comeback Ever | What Are Your Thoughts?

The Biggest Stock Market Comeback Ever | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►01:52 - Christmas is Canceled - The economic impact of Omicron will be gigantic but short-lived.…

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Dec. 17, 2021

Tom Lee on How the Stock Market Could Quadruple | The Compound & Friends #26

Tom Lee on How the Stock Market Could Quadruple | The Compound & Friends #26

Tom Lee joins Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown for this episode of The Compound & Friends. They discuss the biggest surprises of 2021, the resiliency of the market, 2022 outlook, record buybacks, junk bonds, and more! To listen to the full episode, visit: https://link.chtbl.com/compoundandfriends Thanks to our sponsor Cadre!…

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Dec. 16, 2021

How do I balance enjoying life now and saving for the future? | Portfolio Rescue

How do I balance enjoying life now and saving for the future? | Portfolio Rescue

Welcome to Portfolio Rescue, the show where we answer your questions about investing and personal finance. On today's show Bill Sweet stops by and we discuss: balancing saving money vs enjoying money, how to help a parent invest cash, tax-loss harvesting, and much more! Want to see your question on…

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Dec. 15, 2021

Person of the Year | Animal Spirits 235

Person of the Year | Animal Spirits 235

On episode 235 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the NYC boom, the treasury bonds of the Nasdaq, return expectations over the next decade, why young people won't be scared off by a bear market, who is most impacted by inflation, why in-dining fast food may be…

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Dec. 14, 2021

Everything You Thought About Apple Was Wrong | What Are Your Thoughts?

Everything You Thought About Apple Was Wrong | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►01:16 - It's Apple, B**** - AAPL has been putting the market on its back (again).…

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Dec. 10, 2021

Let's Talk About Earnings | The Compound & Friends #25

Let's Talk About Earnings | The Compound & Friends #25

On this week's episode of The Compound & Friends, Michael Batnick, Ben Carlson, Shannon Saccocia and Downtown Josh Brown discuss: jobless claims, earnings, expected returns, and much more! Thanks to our sponsor Cadre! Invest in a portfolio of professionally-curated commercial real estate in minutes, check out: http://go.cadre.com/compound Listen to The…

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Dec. 9, 2021

Why are bond yields so low if inflation is so high? | Portfolio Rescue

Why are bond yields so low if inflation is so high? | Portfolio Rescue

Welcome to Portfolio Rescue! The show where we answer your questions about investing and personal finance. On this episode, Ben Carlson is joined by Ritholtz Wealth advisor, Alex Palumbo, and Founder and CIO of Discipline Funds, Cullen Roche. Want to see your question on a future episode? Submit to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!…

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Dec. 8, 2021

The Most Crowded Stocks | Animal Spirits 234

The Most Crowded Stocks | Animal Spirits 234

On episode 234 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the growth stock crash, Jeff Bezos being one step ahead of the competition, the new RWM WisdomTree Crypto Index, how to help a friend who's getting scammed, and more! This video is presented by Index Coop. Download the…

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Dec. 7, 2021

Everyone Bought the Dip | What Are Your Thoughts?

Everyone Bought the Dip | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►02:28 - Correction Over? - "It feels ridiculous to ask, given that at the lows of…

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Dec. 3, 2021

Investing in a Crypto Index Strategy | The Compound & Friends #24

Investing in a Crypto Index Strategy | The Compound & Friends #24

On this week's episode of The Compound & Friends, Michael Batnick, Jeremy Schwartz, and Downtown Josh Brown introduce the all-new RWM WisdomTree Crypto Index! To learn more, visit: https://ritholtzwealth.com/digital Thanks to our sponsor Cadre! Invest in a portfolio of professionally-curated commercial real estate in minutes, check out: http://go.cadre.com/compound Listen to…

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Dec. 2, 2021

Are Housing Prices Still Too Low? | Animal Spirits 233

Are Housing Prices Still Too Low? | Animal Spirits 233

On episode 233 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss why the markets care about the new variant, Twitter's crappy stock performance, inflation at the Dollar Store, profit margins are too high, buying real estate in the metaverse, and much more! Today's Animal Spirits is presented by Index…

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Dec. 2, 2021

How Do I Avoid Big Losers in the Stock Market? | Portfolio Rescue

How Do I Avoid Big Losers in the Stock Market? | Portfolio Rescue

On this episode of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson is joined by Josh Brown to answer viewer questions on: when to take out a mortgage vs pay in cash, how much inheritance to leave your kids, how many stocks is too many (even for a 17-year-old), and how to know when…

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Nov. 30, 2021

The Omicron Bomb | What Are Your Thoughts?

The Omicron Bomb | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►01:45 - Omicron Panic - Covid drops a Christmas album right before the end of the…

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Nov. 24, 2021

The High Beta Crash | Animal Spirits 232

The High Beta Crash | Animal Spirits 232

On episode 232 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss why the stock market doesn't care about inflation (yet), the growth stock massacre, how corporations are taking advantage of inflation, the new frontiers in crypto, and more! Today's Animal Spirits is presented by Groundfloor, the wealthtech platform that…

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