Most expensive housing markets are led by Hong Kong and Sydney
Hong Kong and Sydney top Demographia’s 2026 affordability ranking, where typical home prices are about 14 times household income.
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Animal Spirits ‘Depressed Day Traders’ covers markets, AI and trading
Episode 477 of Animal Spirits brings Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson to stock highs, AI, day trading and more.
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Rich Man, Poor Man miniseries: cast, story and where it stands
The 1976 ABC drama paired Peter Strauss and Nick Nolte as brothers on diverging paths. Here is the cast, original run and streamin...
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How to sell a concentrated stock position without ignoring the trade-offs
Selling a large single-stock holding cuts company-specific risk, but taxes, timing and estate goals can change the route.
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Why momentum investing works: Animal Spirits examines the strategy
Animal Spirits hosts discuss momentum with Nasdaq Dorsey Wright’s John Lewis, alongside clear disclosures on the limits of price-b...
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One Wish Willow Economy uses horror premise to explain economic trade-offs
A commentary uses the fictional One Wish Willow to show why lower rates, prices or stock values can arrive with damaging condition...
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5x margin investing shows why staying power matters more than a big bet
A 5x margin position can lose all of its equity after a 20% asset drop, with broker rules potentially forcing sales earlier.
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Animal Spirits episode 476 covers stocks, AI and leverage
Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson’s latest Animal Spirits episode offers an 81-minute guide to markets, AI and investor behavior.
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Porterhouse momentum strategy gets rules-based defense from Ben Carlson
Ben Carlson says Ritholtz’s Porterhouse strategy uses preset momentum rules and is meant for only part of a portfolio, not every c...
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EU US wellbeing study shows Europe outpacing America on broader metrics
A European Commission study found EU wellbeing rose 9.5% from 2014 to 2025, compared with 1.2% in the US.
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Animal Spirits releases ‘45 Million Rich Households’ episode
Animal Spirits’ latest episode covers market risks, margin lending, private funds, wealth transfer and movie-theater economics.
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2% inflation target gets fresh scrutiny as Fed faces sticky prices
Cardiff University research argues firms change pricing behavior near 2%, making inflation harder for central banks to control.
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