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In this episode of Not Just Numbers, Mike and Madison sit down to unpack the world of stock market pundits, the personalities who make sweeping predictions that often grab headlines but rarely stand the test of time. From Jospeh Granville’s market-moving calls to Michael Burry’s dramatic warnings, Madison and Mike explore why bold voices attract so much attention, why even the most famous forecasters struggle to repeat their “big win,” and how relying on these predictions can lead investors astray. Mike breaks down the psychology behind overconfident gurus, the dangers of reacting emotionally to extreme forecasts, and why long-term fundamentals consistently outperform dramatic market timing attempts. Whether you’ve ever wondered if you should “sell everything” after a scary headline, or why influencers with millions of views aren’t necessarily credible, this episode offers a grounded, insightful look at what really matters for building lasting wealth: discipline, diversification, and sticking to a plan.

Link to Wall Street Journal Article: https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp500-nasdaq-tariff-deadline-08-07-2025/card/predicting-market-crashes-for-fun-and-profit-uKs2Dee6njQx9hbj5PkM?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAjXc9QSZVwwBdxh1CJb3maJSeTBH7An4Abo-iMs55L_zD8wGvP7j23j&gaa_ts=68a33fcb&gaa_sig=bkwa-pgMaml3j7i_yFSL8GixDTX_8IAdnfvX4iT8m_P-NyMqsQKZNaBOoSvRu3YE-z7Bu54Q1bvgG4pRAsGZ8w%3D%3D