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June 18, 2021

Parent Plus Loans are F***ed | The Compound and Friends #3

Parent Plus Loans are F***ed | The Compound and Friends #3

In this segment from episode 3 of "The Compound and Friends," Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, and Doug Boneparth discuss student loans, the health benefits of coffee, and more! Listen to the full podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/compoundandfriends Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/thecompoundrwm?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Doug: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dougboneparth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougboneparth Check out The Compound shop:…

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June 16, 2021

Is BlackRock Buying All the Houses? | Animals Spirits 209

Is BlackRock Buying All the Houses? | Animals Spirits 209

On episode 209 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the most underrated invention of all-time, why the economy is more interesting than the stock market, the wild housing market, why more young people may prefer to rent going forward, credit cards, interest rates, the dearth of movie…

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June 15, 2021

Why JPMorgan’s Stockpiling Half a Trillion in Cash | What Are Your Thoughts?

Why JPMorgan’s Stockpiling Half a Trillion in Cash | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts! Tune in to see Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►02:03 - JPMorgan Bets on Inflation - JPM's strategy to prepare for higher inflation is... hoarding…

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June 12, 2021

Wage Inflation Can’t be Transitory | The Compound and Friends #2

Wage Inflation Can’t be Transitory | The Compound and Friends #2

In this segment from the second episode of "The Compound and Friends," Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, and Sam Ro discuss supply constraints, rising wages, and inflation. Listen to the full episode for thoughts on: Bitcoin Miami, market circuit breakers, when stocks become unrate-able, and more! Listen to the full podcast:…

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June 11, 2021

Does Bitcoin Need a Circuit Breaker? | The Compound and Friends #2

Does Bitcoin Need a Circuit Breaker? | The Compound and Friends #2

In this segment from the second episode of "The Compound and Friends," Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, and Sam Ro discuss market circuit breakers and whether or not Bitcoin should have a similar system in place. Listen to the full episode for thoughts on: Bitcoin Miami, when stocks become unrate-able, rising…

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June 9, 2021

How a Company Became a Bitcoin Fund | Animal Spirits 208

How a Company Became a Bitcoin Fund | Animal Spirits 208

On episode 208 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss why crypto is sucking the air out of the room for investor attention, the future of bear markets, the insane cost of building a new home, meme stocks, the impact of stimulus checks, and more! Check out The…

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June 8, 2021

It's Not a Housing Bubble, It's a Supply Bust | What Are Your Thoughts?

It's Not a Housing Bubble, It's a Supply Bust | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts! On this week's episode, Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►01:58 - Ackman Bought What? - We now know what Pershing Square's SPAC is doing, and,…

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June 7, 2021

Is Food Delivery the Worst Business Ever? | The Compound and Friends #1

Is Food Delivery the Worst Business Ever? | The Compound and Friends #1

In this segment from the pilot episode of "The Compound and Friends," Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, and Packy McCormick discuss the "crummy" business of food delivery. Listen to the full episode to hear about the Fed selling its pandemic-era corporate bonds, Vimeo's IPO, and more! Listen to the full podcast:…

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June 4, 2021

Into the Metaverse | The Compound and Friends #1

Into the Metaverse | The Compound and Friends #1

In this segment from the pilot episode of "The Compound and Friends," Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, and Packy McCormick discuss DeFi, overdraft fees, and the metaverse! Listen to the full episode to hear about the Fed selling its pandemic-era corporate bonds, the food delivery business, Vimeo's IPO, and more! Listen…

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June 3, 2021

Should You Wait to Buy a House? | Animal Spirits 207

Should You Wait to Buy a House? | Animal Spirits 207

On episode 207 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the king of SPACs, how the internet broke people's brains, Guy Fieri, the promise of crypto, the history of money market funds, how the rent vs buy dynamic has changed in a hot housing market, Mare of Easttown…

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June 1, 2021

The Race to Hedge Inflation | What Are Your Thoughts?

The Race to Hedge Inflation | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts! On this week's episode, Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►02:30 - The Race to Hedge Inflation - Even if you could predict the economy, you…

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May 26, 2021

The Crypto Crash | Animal Spirits 205

The Crypto Crash | Animal Spirits 205

On episode 205 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the Robinhood effect, the crypto crash and why 24/7 markets make volatility worse, the Frankenstein economy, why this is the worst time ever to be a home buyer, and more! Listen to the full podcast episode for listener…

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May 25, 2021

Only Halfway Through the Bull Market | What Are Your Thoughts?

Only Halfway Through the Bull Market | What Are Your Thoughts?

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts! On this week's episode, Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ► 00:00 - Intro ► 01:23 - What if 2020 was 1987? - The events of 2020 did not…

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May 20, 2021

The Frankenstein Economy | Animal Spirits 204

The Frankenstein Economy | Animal Spirits 204

In episode 204 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss Elon Musk's crypto tweets, why bitcoin is falling, some context behind the inflation numbers, the weirdest economy ever, why used car prices spiked, what happened to comedies, and more! Listen to the full podcast episode for listener questions…

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May 18, 2021

Will Inflation Crash the Stock Market? | What Are Your Thoughts

Will Inflation Crash the Stock Market? | What Are Your Thoughts

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts! On this week's show, Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►00:00 - Intro ►01:42 - Hedge Fund 13Fs - What the most legendary investors were buying and selling in…

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May 12, 2021

Houses that Sell the Fastest | Animal Spirits 203

Houses that Sell the Fastest | Animal Spirits 203

In episode 203 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the huge miss in the job's report, why stock market valuations are so hard to use today, why we need to build more houses, the insane spike in lumber prices, the downfall of growth stocks, and more! Listen…

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May 11, 2021

Why Everyone is Selling Their Tech Stocks | What Are Your Thoughts

Why Everyone is Selling Their Tech Stocks | What Are Your Thoughts

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts! On this week's episode, Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ► 00:00 - Intro ► 01:51 - Tech Selloff - "To call this earnings season a blowout would be…

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May 6, 2021

The Nasdaq Breaks Down | Untitled Chart Show

The Nasdaq Breaks Down | Untitled Chart Show

On the May edition of Untitled Chart Show, JC Parets of All Star Charts and Downtown Josh Brown take a look at the biggest trends in the markets, including: ► Historic Bull Markets ► Consumer Staples ► Gold ► The Nasdaq breakdown ► Small Caps and Micro Caps ► Ethereum…

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May 5, 2021

Stocks Don’t Beat the Stock Market | Animal Spirits 202

Stocks Don’t Beat the Stock Market | Animal Spirits 202

In episode 202 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the roommate theory, the massive scale of the 5 big tech stocks, rational vs. irrational bubbles, pros and cons of Robinhood, crypto going off, and much more! Listen to the full podcast episode to hear more from Michael…

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April 28, 2021

Should you buy or lease your car? | Animal Spirits 201

Should you buy or lease your car? | Animal Spirits 201

In episode 201 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss making life changes because of the pandemic, cynical thinking because of the internet, all cash offers, leasing vs buying a car, and more! Listen to the full podcast episode to hear more from Michael and Ben on the…

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April 27, 2021

"Stock Market Bubble" Searches Explode | What Are Your Thoughts

"Stock Market Bubble" Searches Explode | What Are Your Thoughts

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts? On this week's episode, Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ► 00:00 - Intro ► 03:25 - Tax Hikes vs Stocks - Could the Biden tax proposal derail the…

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April 21, 2021

Dogecoin & the Deli | Animal Spirits 200

Dogecoin & the Deli | Animal Spirits 200

In episode 200 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss dogecoin, the crypto crash, money-losing companies, why 2008 broke so many brains, and more! Listen to the full podcast episode to hear more from Michael and Ben on the latest in business, the economy, and investing: https://open.spotify.com/show/71siUnIMn0iQY7Kz5BQSqJ?si=M5qNwTj-R-eZB5WTavidyg https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/animal-spirits-podcast/id1310192007…

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April 20, 2021

There’s Coin on the Sidelines

There’s Coin on the Sidelines

Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts? On this week's episode, Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ► 00:00 - Intro ► 01:35 - Momentum Crash - ARKK relative strength vs the S&P 500 ► 07:49…

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April 16, 2021

This Is Not a Housing Bubble | Animal Spirits 199

This Is Not a Housing Bubble | Animal Spirits 199

In episode 199 of the Animal Spirits podcast, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss housing bubble talk, gains for the bottom 50%, inflation risks, and more! Listen to the full podcast episode to hear more from Michael and Ben on the latest in business, the economy, and investing: https://open.spotify.com/show/71siUnIMn0iQY7Kz5BQSqJ?si=M5qNwTj-R-eZB5WTavidyg https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/animal-spirits-podcast/id1310192007…

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