TLDR Our (For Now!) Farewell
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Oct 1, 2025 The hosts announce a pause on the show while reflecting on two impactful years. They dive into the surprising AI-driven market rally and discuss why it's met with public skepticism. The conversation touches on economic divides and the rising cost of living. Dan answers listener questions about inheritance investments and home buying, emphasizing personal readiness and long-term strategies. As they wrap up, the hosts share memorable highlights and insights gained throughout their journey, offering final financial wisdom for the future.
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AI Earnings Fueled A Hated Rally
- The recent market rally was driven largely by an AI-led surge beginning with Nvidia's blowout earnings.
- Big tech announced massive AI spending which repeatedly forced analysts to raise profit expectations.
The 'Poet' Who Loved One-Way Stocks
- Matt met a bar patron who called himself a poet and bragged about buying AMD and NVIDIA as 'one-way' stocks.
- The story highlighted the exuberant, sometimes irrational mood among retail investors during the rally.
Reasons To Sell Don’t Always Matter
- The rally survived repeated scare moments that looked catastrophic in the moment but barely register on long-term charts.
- Short-term negative events kept appearing yet markets kept trending upward overall.