Everybody Trades

It doesn't matter how good of a navigator you are if have the wrong map. Plus, the one thing you should eliminate from your diet NOW.

I like Phil Hartman's Frankenstein as much as anybody, but let's have a more nuanced take, shall we? Is private fire protection simply the "white-gloved" realm of the rich? Insurance companies shouldn't profit off fire damage, right? Well, good news: They don't.

Whatever happened to the large, comfortable sedan? Why are airline seats getting smaller? Why are small-town hospitals closing? Short answer: the Crowding Out Effect. Long answer: this show. Plus, I debut my Mitch McConnell impression.

Human nature can be frustrating, but let's never lose sight of how good we all have it because of other people's ideas and labor. Also, who is ready to live on Mars? You first.

The December Federal Reserve meeting can't come soon enough. Why did the NASDAQ turn so bearish? How do interest rates affect stocks? Only a select, politically connected class benefits from a trade war. (Stock discussed: NVDA)

Should people look into owning their own medical-marijuana dispensaries in Missouri? What about cannabis plays in the stock market? Plus, why did the KC Health Department pour bleach on homeless people's food? (Cannabis story: https://fox2now.com/2018/11/13/questions-raised-on-missouris-implementation-of-medical-marijuana/) ("Bleach" story: http://www.fox5ny.com/news/kansas-city-health-department-pours-bleach-on-food-meant-for-homeless-people#/)

A figurative mob got Norm McDonald, and a literal mob showed up at Tucker Carlson's house. But all CNN wants to talk about is Jim Acosta's press pass. What does all of this have to do with free speech? Everything. (Full Norm McDonald clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMEp6IgR9RY&feature=youtu.be)

Elections matter, but not as much as free trade and human nature. Win or lose, Americans and humans in general are better off that they've ever been. The power of positivity!

Of the three medical cannabis initiatives on the Missouri ballot, which one should supporters vote for? Plus, I share my views on cannabis legalization and use, some of which might surprise you. (Sandy Davidson/Dan Viets piece: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/opinion/local_columnists/sandy-davidson-here-s-the-medical-marijuana-measure-that-would/article_07f117bc-d79e-11e8-9697-bf840219740f.html)

With this huge selloff, I guess that's the question, isn't it? Are we heading for another 2008-like recession?

Jamal Khashoggi was more than a columnist/journalist, and his adversarial relationship with the Saudi family exposes a great deal. Plus, if the Saudi's didn't sell oil to Americans, what would they do with it?

Step 1: Get your holiday shopping finished early. Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit! (In all seriousness, you ladies are going to like this take.) Plus, Netflix reports a great quarter; what's the actionable advice?

Have You Heard About The Bird? by John Miller

What the heck is the Phillips Curve? And what's up with this stock market? Why does it seem like good news is bad news?

Much has been said about Brett Kavanaugh, the man, but what about his judicial opinions? Might those matter as well?

It is time to admit U.S. Concrete was a horrible mistake and fold the hand. Is Adobe the best #ForgetItMoney company of all? The iPhone’s history shows a perfect roadmap for investing in new technology. Also, what’s up with dental hygienists?

Richard Branson and Elon Musk on "universal basic income". Jim Carrey on socialism. Finally, your fantasy football league is a model for a truly free society.

In a world where everything is supposedly cheaper and easier online, how do traditional, brick-and-mortal retail shops compete? Some local Columbia shops show the way. Also, Pizza Hut is terrible, and you know it!

I haven’t made a lot of trades lately, but rest assured, I’m still quite engaged. Might there be a positive wealth effect from Hurricane Florence? (Spoiler alert: Hell no.) And what does a broken window have to do with with gross domestic product (GDP)? Stocks: ULTA, USCR.

Contrasting earnings results and “guidance” is like contrasting the past with the future. Speaking of the future, are you SURE the value of your house will only increase forever? Like all “easy” investment ideas, “The American Dream” is seductive.