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The compounding costs of sanctioned gambling

Empirical research suggests that expanded gambling access—particularly low-friction, online sports betting—has been associated with measurable increases in consumer financial distress, including higher bankruptcy filings in U.S. states following legalization. The evidence is strongest where gambling becomes more accessible and continuous, … Continue reading

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Grantham reflects on six decades of investing

Far-reaching, worthwhile discussion in this segment. On episode 226 of The Compound and Friends, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Batnick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Downtown Josh Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Jeremy Grantham to discuss: stock market bubbles, the ups and downs of managing money, how the wealth … Continue reading

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Investor emotional cycle is alive and well

Madness and mayhem are the order of the day, while consumer and business sentiment are dour, and for-sale signs are popping up like measles. Meanwhile, equity markets are priced for nirvana, and participants are the most long of all time. … Continue reading

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