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Cory’s Chart Corner
In both directions. h/t @LanceRoberts
This is really pretty incredible.
US household holdings of equities and mutual funds reached a record 278% of disposable personal income in the second quarter of 2026, up from just 29% in 1982, amplifying the stock market’s influence on consumer spending and economic activity.
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Swapping savings for unreasonable risk: not a good trade
Someone recently told me that they worked hard for their money and they would like to see their money work hard for them. This reminded me of Michael Lewis’ analogy that financial sales propaganda has conditioned people to think of … Continue reading
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Urban Outfitters CEO rings the bell: “retail bubble has burst”
Urban Outfitters Chief Executive Officer Richard Hayne is said to have ‘shocked’ analysts in his 4th quarter earnings call last week, when he admitted that the holiday season was disappointing even with heavy discounting, and that the broader problem is … Continue reading
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About all that prize coastal real estate
Believe it or not, ice at the earth’s poles is melting faster than scientists had estimated, and glaciers and ice shelves that hold back inland ice sheets are shrinking, allowing more water to enter the oceans. Scientists now estimate we … Continue reading
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