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Feb. 9, 2021

How SPAC Issuers Earn 1,000% Returns

How SPAC Issuers Earn 1,000% Returns

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 ► 00:44 - Short-sellers in the New York Times - The NYT takes a look…

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Feb. 8, 2021

Shorts and Longs Are NOT Enemies! | The Compound Show Podcast

Shorts and Longs Are NOT Enemies! | The Compound Show Podcast

Peter Boockvar (of Bleakley Advisory and the Boock Report) joins Josh in a wide-ranging discussion about the investment case for silver, the benefits of having short-sellers in the stock market, investment manias throughout history and more. For the whole conversation, check out the podcast at https://thereformedbroker.com/podcast/ and be sure to…

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Feb. 5, 2021

What Really Happened with Robinhood? | Animal Spirits Episode 189

What Really Happened with Robinhood? | Animal Spirits Episode 189

In this excerpt from episode 189 of the Animal Spirits podcast (recorded 2/1), Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss all things GameStop, Robinhood, when markets become a pop culture phenomenon, and much more. Listen to the full podcast episode to hear more from Michael and Ben on the latest in…

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Feb. 2, 2021

Wall Street is Undefeated Since 1792

Wall Street is Undefeated Since 1792

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 ► 00:30 - Meme stocks collapse - Josh doesn't like to say "I told you…

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Feb. 1, 2021

Silver Stocks Explode, Most Heavily Shorted Stonks, Vix Spikes

Silver Stocks Explode, Most Heavily Shorted Stonks, Vix Spikes

Today on the Untitled Chart Show, JC Parets of All Star Charts and Downtown Josh Brown take a look at the biggest trends in the markets right now, including: ► The highest VIX ever for a less than 5% S&P 500 decline - fear is everywhere ► Financial stocks (XLF)…

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Jan. 29, 2021

Can't Stop GameStop | Animal Spirits Episode 188

Can't Stop GameStop | Animal Spirits Episode 188

In this excerpt from episode 188 of the Animal Spirits podcast (recorded 1/25), Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson talk about the wild moves in Gamestop, why this is now a young person's market, why the SEC is probably going to come calling for some YOLO investors, why this is and…

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Jan. 29, 2021

"Beat the Compound" Finale with Josh, Michael and Ben | Week 4

"Beat the Compound" Finale with Josh, Michael and Ben | Week 4

Join us for the "Beat the Compound" finale with Josh, Michael, and Ben. They'll discuss who's winning on the final day of the game, who's had the biggest trades (Gamestop, AMC, etc), and more! Be sure to let us know how you're doing in the comments. Thank you for making…

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Jan. 27, 2021

Emergency Market Update

Emergency Market Update

Josh, Michael and Ben tackle the wildest short squeeze of all time - everything going on with GameStop, BlackBerry, AMC, Robinhood, Melvin Capital and more. Hit the alarm bell on the video above to get notified and make sure you're subscribed: https://www.youtube.com/thecompoundrwm?sub_confirmation=1 Josh's podcast, The Compound Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-compound-show-with-downtown-josh-brown/id1456467014 Michael and…

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Jan. 26, 2021

It's the 8th Inning for SPACs and IPOs

It's the 8th Inning for SPACs and IPOs

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 ► 00:35 - Tesla Echo Bubble - How many other growth stocks have developed into…

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Jan. 22, 2021

Are Day Traders Getting Smarter? | Animal Spirits Episode 187

Are Day Traders Getting Smarter? | Animal Spirits Episode 187

In this excerpt from episode 187 of the Animal Spirits podcast, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss why index funds will never cause a bubble, how day traders are evolving, the best-performing stocks of 2020, penny stock madness, and more! Listen to the full podcast episode to hear more from…

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Jan. 22, 2021

"Beat the Compound" update with Josh, Michael and Ben | Week 3

"Beat the Compound" update with Josh, Michael and Ben | Week 3

Join us for the third "Beat the Compound" update with Josh, Michael, Ben, and special guest, John Rourke, CEO and founder of Wealthbase. They'll discuss discuss who's winning, who's losing, and who is just churning up their fantasy portfolio for no good reason. Join us for some strategy discussion, leaderboard…

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Jan. 21, 2021

"That's Fascinating!" with Barry Ritholtz | The Compound Show Podcast

"That's Fascinating!" with Barry Ritholtz | The Compound Show Podcast

Barry Ritholtz joins Downtown Josh Brown on the The Compound Show podcast this weekend, new episodes every Friday morning. To listen to the rest of this conversation, check out the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-compound-show-with-downtown-josh-brown/id1456467014 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VKsKPZUtwVylxslLie36k Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-compound-mini-podcast Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/thecompoundrwm?sub_confirmation=1 Talk with us about your portfolio or financial…

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Jan. 19, 2021

Bullish with a Chance of Civil War

Bullish with a Chance of Civil War

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 ► 00:27 - Stimulus Priced In? - Did the rocket higher in small caps and…

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Jan. 15, 2021

Is the Stock Market in a Bubble? | Animal Spirits Episode 186

Is the Stock Market in a Bubble? | Animal Spirits Episode 186

In this excerpt from episode 186 of the Animal Spirits podcast, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss why the stock market is creating bubbles, the battle between fiscal and monetary policy, Jeremy Grantham, Chamath Palihapitiya, and more! Listen to the full podcast episode to hear more from Michael and Ben…

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Jan. 15, 2021

"Beat the Compound" update with Josh, Michael and Ben | Week 2

"Beat the Compound" update with Josh, Michael and Ben | Week 2

Join us for the second "Beat the Compound" update with Josh, Michael, Ben, and a very special guest, Ritholtz Wealth's Blair duQuesnay, as they discuss who's winning, who's losing, and who is just churning up their fantasy portfolio for no good reason. Join us for some strategy discussion, leaderboard shoutouts…

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Jan. 14, 2021

How Crowdstrike Became the Cybersecurity King | The Compound Show Podcast

How Crowdstrike Became the Cybersecurity King | The Compound Show Podcast

NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE, FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY On the new episode of Josh's podcast, The Compound Show, he has Crowdstrike co-founder and CEO George Kurtz! Watch the clip above and then make sure you're subscribed, full interview comes out tomorrow in podcast form. The Compound Show with Downtown Josh Brown…

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Jan. 12, 2021

Is Chamath the New Warren Buffett?

Is Chamath the New Warren Buffett?

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 ► 00:27 - Bitcoin's Blow-Off Top - the crypto asset lost a quarter of its…

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Jan. 8, 2021

The Truth About Inflation | Animal Spirits Episode 185

The Truth About Inflation | Animal Spirits Episode 185

In this excerpt from episode 185 of the Animal Spirits podcast, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss why inflation isn't being understated, why the economy is so difficult to understand, why growth is outperforming value, the case for higher returns even with valuations so high, why Bitcoin is a religion,…

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Jan. 8, 2021

"Beat the Compound" update with Josh, Michael and Ben | Week 1

"Beat the Compound" update with Josh, Michael and Ben | Week 1

In the first Beat the Compound update with Josh, Michael and Ben, the guys discuss who's winning, who's losing and who is just churning up their fantasy portfolio for no good reason. Join us for some strategy discussion, leaderboard shoutouts and more! Check out the Beat the Compound game: https://www.wealthbase.com/games/january-beat-the-compound-challenge…

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Jan. 7, 2021

Commodities are Breaking Out in 2021

Commodities are Breaking Out in 2021

Join Downtown Josh Brown and JC Parets of All Star Charts as they examine the biggest trends happening in financial markets headed into the new year. On this week's episode: ► Banks, brokerages and the exchange stocks are taking the lead in the 2021 stock market ► Goldman Sachs (GS)…

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Jan. 5, 2021

Bubbles Always Burst in January?

Bubbles Always Burst in January?

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 ► 00:45 - Bitcoin Breaks $30,000 - There's nothing stopping this from getting completely out…

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Dec. 22, 2020

The Big 2021 Surprise for Investors

The Big 2021 Surprise for Investors

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 ► 01:13 - Top 10 of 2020 ► 06:07 - Vanguard Growth Slows - the…

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Dec. 21, 2020

What If You Only Invested at Market Peaks?

What If You Only Invested at Market Peaks?

This is the story of Bob, the world's worst market timer. Follow along on Bob's journey as an investor who had the misfortune of only investing his savings at the peak of the stock market just before a crash. The results may surprise you. Check out Ben's post that inspired…

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Dec. 18, 2020

IPO Mania | Animal Spirits Episode 181

IPO Mania | Animal Spirits Episode 181

In this excerpt from episode 181 of the Animal Spirits podcast, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss the Airbnb and DoorDash IPOs, similarities and differences between now and the 1990s dot-com boom, why IPOs rise so much on the first day of trading, and more! Listen to the full podcast…

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