Tim Beyers, an investment analyst at The Motley Fool, shares valuable insights on making financial resolutions stick in the New Year. He discusses how new investors can dive into the market and reflects on the icy allure of past market performance. The conversation highlights the record-breaking success of Netflix's Squid Game and the company's strategic shift toward embracing advertising. Later, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp present essential budgeting tools to enhance financial management skills, emphasizing personalized choices.
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In 'One Up On Wall Street,' Peter Lynch explains how average investors can outperform professionals by leveraging their everyday experiences and knowledge. Lynch advocates for investing in companies and products that are familiar and understandable, rather than following trendy or complex investments. He provides easy-to-follow advice on analyzing financial statements, identifying different types of companies (such as cyclical, turnaround, and fast-growing companies), and maintaining a long-term investment strategy. The book emphasizes the importance of simplicity, patience, and fundamental analysis in achieving successful investments.
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This revised and updated edition of *The Motley Fool Investment Guide* is designed to help both novice and sophisticated investors navigate today's market. The book provides solid information and advice on finding high-growth stocks, identifying volatile young companies, and using online sources for vital information. The authors, David and Tom Gardner, share their expertise and strategies that have helped their followers beat the market over the years. The guide emphasizes the importance of tuning out market hype and focusing on meaningful factors to achieve long-term investment success[1][4][5].
Almost 70% of Americans have a financial resolution for the New Year. What’s yours?
(00:14) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss:
- How newer investors can get started.
- Past market performance, pockets of speculation, and what matters for long-term investors.
- Squid Game breaking records for Netflix.
Then, (XX:XX) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss the tools that can help you become a better budgeter.
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Companies discussed: MSTR, NFLX
Host: Ricky Mulvey
Guests: Tim Beyers, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp
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