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Pinback

(13,215 posts)
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 11:01 AM Aug 2024

Dow up more than 450 points so far this morning

I’m a long-term buy-and-hold guy, so I don’t hyperventilate over market fluctuations. But this is good to see and maybe will be at least partially regarded as affirmation for Harris-Walz.

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Dow up more than 450 points so far this morning (Original Post) Pinback Aug 2024 OP
Walz is a solid choice because he is a solid guy. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #1
Yep! Market is always happy when adults are in charge MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #2
I'm thinking the timing is coincidental, Qutzupalotl Aug 2024 #3
Agreed, despite my comments above. Pinback Aug 2024 #4
Talk about your fluctuations! Look at DJT! Pinback Aug 2024 #5
I didn't panic, what goes up must come down. I think we're in good shape. Walleye Aug 2024 #6
Whew!! demosincebirth Aug 2024 #7
The panic button is overused. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #8

MaryMagdaline

(7,934 posts)
2. Yep! Market is always happy when adults are in charge
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 11:07 AM
Aug 2024

They now know that we have a solid team

Qutzupalotl

(15,351 posts)
3. I'm thinking the timing is coincidental,
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 11:08 AM
Aug 2024

that the selloff was due to tech and AI stocks needing a correction. But if it appears to people as though it's an affirmation of Walz, I feel no need to correct them.

Pinback

(13,215 posts)
4. Agreed, despite my comments above.
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 11:11 AM
Aug 2024

I place virtually no faith in pundit pronouncements like “Markets down after x or y news event,” etc.

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