Predictions For 2025 (EP.394)

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Jan 8, 2025

The conversation dives into intriguing predictions for 2025, touching on the AI bubble and economic forecasts. They reflect on financial regrets one might face at age 80 while discussing the importance of timing when to sell a winning investment. Insights into the housing cycle and market shifts, especially in real estate, are highlighted. The hosts juggle humorous anecdotes about turning 40 with the complexities of wealth and the emotional weight of investment decisions, all while pondering the evolving role of AI in finance.

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ANECDOTE

Outdated Housekeeping

Michael Batnick realized "housekeeping announcements" is an outdated term.
He suggests using "announcements" or "plugs" instead.

ANECDOTE

Low-key Birthday

Michael Batnick dislikes being the center of attention, opting for a low-key sports party over a traditional Bar Mitzvah.
He prefers not to have a big 40th birthday celebration.

INSIGHT

2024 Predictions

Michael made stock market predictions last year, including no media consolidation and Apple being dropped from the Big 7.
These predictions were largely incorrect.

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On episode 394 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: all sorts of predictions for the upcoming year, the AI bubble, the roaring 2020s of stock market returns, financial regrets at age 80, housing is the business cycle, when to sell big winner, the VC drop-off, what to do when you get super rich, 50 things a man should not know, and much more!

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