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fromThe Atlantic
13 hours ago

How Some People Became So Averse to Hype

Anna Holmes defines 'hype aversion' as a reflex against being told what to like, suggesting that popularity can create pressure rather than signal quality. This feeling can lead to a deliberate choice to resist mainstream culture.
Media industry
#bitcoin
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
14 hours ago

Bitcoin Consolidates Under Pressure at $67K With Bearish Undertone Intact

Bitcoin traded at $67,109 on April 4, 2026, indicating weak momentum and continued volatility within a consolidation phase.
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Price Faces Rising Sell Pressure As Downtrend Nears Six-Month Streak

Bitcoin faces rising sell pressure with short-term holders exiting, while institutions absorb supply, maintaining price above $60,000 despite six months of losses.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Bitcoin Hits $64,785 Low, 86,000 Traders Wiped out While Oil Tops $103 and Wall Street Futures Turn Red

Bitcoin dipped below $65,000, signaling potential market unease as U.S. stock futures opened lower and oil prices rose.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
14 hours ago

Bitcoin Consolidates Under Pressure at $67K With Bearish Undertone Intact

Bitcoin traded at $67,109 on April 4, 2026, indicating weak momentum and continued volatility within a consolidation phase.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Bitcoin Price Faces Rising Sell Pressure As Downtrend Nears Six-Month Streak

Bitcoin faces rising sell pressure with short-term holders exiting, while institutions absorb supply, maintaining price above $60,000 despite six months of losses.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
6 days ago

Bitcoin Hits $64,785 Low, 86,000 Traders Wiped out While Oil Tops $103 and Wall Street Futures Turn Red

Bitcoin dipped below $65,000, signaling potential market unease as U.S. stock futures opened lower and oil prices rose.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
14 hours ago

The Grocery Store Deal That's Specifically Designed To Make You Spend More - Tasting Table

Grocery stores use loss leaders to attract customers, often selling items at a loss to encourage additional spending on other products.
#housing-market
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 hours ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 hours ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
fromTasting Table
11 hours ago

Why Boomers Tend To Save More Money On Groceries - Tasting Table

Boomers are far more likely than any other group to be aware of price increases. When prices go up, they cut back on non-essential items and avoid impulse buys, with just 53% succumbing to them.
Fashion & style
Productivity
fromFast Company
21 hours ago

3 tips from a cognitive scientist on how to beat decision fatigue

Cognitive effectiveness is influenced by circadian cycles and decision fatigue, which can be managed through effort-accuracy tradeoff strategies.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
13 hours ago

Oil Spiked 12% in One Day -- Here Is the Surprise Stock You Should Buy Today

Oil prices surged significantly due to geopolitical tensions, benefiting oil tanker operators like Frontline amid disrupted supply routes.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
Psychology
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Dave Ramsey Is Right About Why Americans Are Spending More and Feeling Worse

Emotional spending leads to financial problems, as people seek fulfillment through material possessions rather than saving.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Price Your Product Like the Last Unit Sets the Market

The highest-cost marginal customer determines market price, not averages; focus on scarcity and the last unit for effective pricing.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

22 Still-Popular Things That Older People Thought Would Just Be "Quick Fads"

Certain trends and cultural phenomena have persisted far beyond initial expectations of being mere fads.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar | The Motley Fool

Companies are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.
Remote teams
fromAol
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

Gas prices have surged over $4 a gallon due to the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Wall Street Sees Contrarian Buy in Cerence After 39% Drop

Cerence Inc. is viewed as a leader in automotive voice technology with significant growth potential despite a 39% stock decline this year.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Why People Love Taking Chances: From Holiday Deals to Game Shows

Taking risks triggers excitement and dopamine release, motivating behavior through the anticipation of rewards.
fromSubstack
5 days ago

Q1 Market Whiplash, Millionaire Tax Strategies and Bitcoin Backed Mortgages - Episode 183

The sharp rise in oil prices and renewed inflation concerns created significant pressure on both stocks and bonds, impacting investor sentiment and market dynamics.
Retirement
US Elections
fromFortune
2 days ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Memory Hoarder Panicking After RAM Prices Star To Dip

A memory vendor expresses concern over falling DRAM prices, fearing financial loss from stockpiled components.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!
UX design
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNBC's Jim Cramer Delivers a Sullen Wall Street Forecast After Trump's Speech: Investors Didn't Get What They Wanted to Hear'

Look, investors didn't get what they wanted to hear last night. I think that it was pretty straightforward that there were a lot of people buying stocks, betting that this was going to be the official wind-down. Not more bombing.
World news
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

Nasdaq Correction: Buy 2 Trillion-Dollar AI Stocks With 50% Upside, According to Wall Street | The Motley Fool

The Nasdaq Composite correction presents buying opportunities, with Meta Platforms and Broadcom seen as undervalued AI stocks with significant upside potential.
Online learning
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Blind Spot That Makes Companies Repeat Costly Mistakes

Companies often fail to capture decision-making reasoning, leading to repeated mistakes and lost learning when leadership changes occur.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

More people are using AI to manage their money- but they won't let it make decisions alone | Fortune

Employees embrace AI for productivity but prefer human decision-making authority.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A third inflationary shock in less than a decade is coming: who will pay the price this time around? | Aditya Chakrabortty

Daniel Yergin highlights the vulnerability of global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and the consequences of military actions against Iran.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How Financial Anxiety Clouds Your Brain

Financial worries impair cognitive functions, affecting decision-making and performance, rather than reducing inherent intelligence.
#prediction-markets
Women in technology
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

It's Not Gambling, It's 'Girl Math'

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are primarily male-dominated, despite attempts to attract female users through social media campaigns.
Law
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Traders flocked to prediction markets-now a criminal case is testing the model

Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, for operating an illegal gambling business and allowing bets on political races, despite the platform being federally legal as a financial trading platform.
Women in technology
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

It's Not Gambling, It's 'Girl Math'

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are primarily male-dominated, despite attempts to attract female users through social media campaigns.
Law
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Traders flocked to prediction markets-now a criminal case is testing the model

Arizona filed criminal charges against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, for operating an illegal gambling business and allowing bets on political races, despite the platform being federally legal as a financial trading platform.
Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Stock Market Crash Likely Won't Hurt 5 Safe High-Yielding Dividend Kings

Dividend Kings are essential for passive income investors due to their long history of reliable dividend increases.
Boston real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

2 charts show how the highest and lowest earners spend their money

Lower-income Americans face significant financial challenges, with spending disparities compared to higher-income households affecting their budgets and lifestyle choices.
#ai-infrastructure
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Investors Chasing AI Hardware Gains May Want to Rethink ARTY Before Adding More Exposure

The iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) has not reflected the explosive earnings growth in the semiconductor sector.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Crashed from Its Peak - Wall Street Is Quietly Buying This Growth Stock

IREN stock surged from $5 to $70 but declined 50% from its peak, yet major investors like Cantor continue accumulating shares while the company expands AI datacenter capacity to 4.5 gigawatts.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Investors Chasing AI Hardware Gains May Want to Rethink ARTY Before Adding More Exposure

The iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) has not reflected the explosive earnings growth in the semiconductor sector.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Crashed from Its Peak - Wall Street Is Quietly Buying This Growth Stock

IREN stock surged from $5 to $70 but declined 50% from its peak, yet major investors like Cantor continue accumulating shares while the company expands AI datacenter capacity to 4.5 gigawatts.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

The Easiest Way To Stop Overspending At The Grocery Store - Tasting Table

Curbside pickup helps save money by reducing impulse buys and allowing easier price comparisons.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Surprising Psychology of Being First or Last

Rank affects motivation, with top and bottom performers increasing effort, while mid-ranking individuals often disengage.
Retirement
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Husband Has a Chance to Quadruple His Income. But What We Have to Do First Terrifies Me.

Transitioning to a lower income during a career pivot can be challenging but is manageable with careful planning and prioritization.
#market-volatility
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Why the Indiscriminate Carnage in Software Might Be a Once-in-a-Decade Gift for Tech Bulls

Market volatility affects stock prices, particularly in SaaS companies, amid rising oil prices and the impact of AI on the workforce.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Why the Indiscriminate Carnage in Software Might Be a Once-in-a-Decade Gift for Tech Bulls

Market volatility affects stock prices, particularly in SaaS companies, amid rising oil prices and the impact of AI on the workforce.
Mindfulness
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

Hidden Decisions You Don't Know You're Making

Decision-making is a fundamental aspect of work and life, influencing culture, relationships, and future choices.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Americans view prediction markets as gambling, survey says

Most Americans view sports prediction markets as gambling rather than investing, raising concerns about consumer understanding and risk.
Marketing
fromFortune
4 days ago

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

9 subtle behaviors that reveal someone grew up in a household where money was discussed in whispers, and why those behaviors persist long after financial security has arrived - Silicon Canals

Financial behaviors are shaped by early experiences and trauma, not just knowledge or information gaps about money.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

EZA's 112% Decade Return Comes With Rand Risk Most Investors Overlook

EZA is a single-country ETF focused on South Africa, offering direct exposure to its equity market and influenced by currency and commodity cycles.
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z shoppers are actually more deliberate than baby boomers and agonize over their cart for days | Fortune

"Everything in today's e-commerce environment is being driven by increased intensity of the research phase and true generational divides during the current macroeconomic environment," said Jaysen Gillespie, VP of product marketing and analytics at RTB House.
E-Commerce
Boston real estate
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Our Precarious Careers Are Forcing a Terrible Spending Habit on Us. It Doesn't Have to Be This Way.

Buying a home may not be financially smarter than renting, especially if planning to sell quickly due to job uncertainty.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Policy turmoil, fiscal uncertainty cause retirement hesitation

Policy uncertainty significantly impacts economic activity and household financial decisions, particularly for near-retirees and retirees.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Beyond the NVIDIA 'Sugar High': Why I'd Pivot My Portfolio Toward the 'Boring' Side of AI

Nvidia's stock faces potential decline as it approaches a critical support level amid concerns over future competition and valuation.
Growth hacking
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Scott Galloway wants the stock market to crash. Gen Z is already betting like it will | Fortune

Government interventions protecting assets during economic crises burden younger generations with debt while enriching existing wealth holders, driving Gen Z toward alternative investments.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Extreme Fear is Gripping the Market, This Is the Smart Move Most Investors Miss

Investors are panicking, leading to extreme fear in the markets, with quality stocks like Apple and Microsoft also being sold off.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Crypto Stocks Near A Bottom After 60% Selloff: Analyst

Crypto-linked equities are nearing a cyclical bottom after a 60% drawdown, presenting a potential buying opportunity ahead of earnings.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

My Old Navy pricing experiment: How I became a part-time trader of socks, leggings, and T-shirts

Dynamic pricing at retailers like Old Navy creates fluctuating costs, turning consumers into day traders of everyday goods.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Stanley Druckenmiller Loaded Up on This Stock That's Down 77%

Druckenmiller founded Duquesne Capital Management in 1981, which went on to deliver average annual returns of 30% without a single losing year. Every other major investor you know today has had at least some losses, but not Druckenmiller.
Business
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Negativity Bias Impacts Everything in Our Lives

Humans are evolutionarily predisposed to focus on negativity for survival, but this can lead to harmful cognitive patterns.
Poker
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'A Rigged and Dangerous Product': The Wildest Week for Prediction Markets Yet

Kalshi raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation amid regulatory challenges in the prediction market industry.
#market-correction
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Is This What the Start of an AI Bubble Bust Looks Like?

The market is experiencing a correction, raising concerns about a potential AI bubble burst and investor sentiment towards tech stocks.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Is This What the Start of an AI Bubble Bust Looks Like?

The market is experiencing a correction, raising concerns about a potential AI bubble burst and investor sentiment towards tech stocks.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

A 21% Yield With a Troubling Pattern Investors Should Not Ignore

Prospect Capital Corporation offers a high yield but faces significant losses that threaten future income and sustainability.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Why 97% of Traders Lose Money - But AI Is Changing That

Only 3% of day traders make money; AI tools now enable traders to operate systematically without emotional bias, potentially improving success rates.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

What Wall Street Expects From These 3 Food Giants After Mixed Earnings

Cal-Maine Foods shows positive earnings, while Conagra and Lamb Weston face significant challenges despite some headline figures.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

New Research: Some People Really Do Fall for Corporate BS

Employees impressed by corporate gibberish perform poorly in decision-making and confuse it with business savvy.
fromFortune
4 days ago

A Wall Street vet's Walmart recession indicator just hit its highest point since 2008-and he says the fear 'just keeps multiplying' | Fortune

'Walmart Worries' just keep multiplying. It's currently close to the highest level ever recorded which was during the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-09.
Business
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why We Don't Change-Even When We Know What's Wrong

Insight alone is insufficient for change; real experiences are necessary to challenge ingrained beliefs and expectations.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

If You Sense a Recovery, Forget JEPI and Buy This Covered Call ETF Instead

Different covered call ETFs yield varying outcomes based on stock selection, portfolio coverage, and focus on income versus growth.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

How To Outwit The Grocery Store 'Decoy Effect' That Causes You To Overspend - Tasting Table

The decoy effect is a retail marketing tactic that manipulates customer perception of value by introducing a strategically priced third option to make expensive items appear more valuable than budget alternatives.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Overthinkers often don't realize it but psychology says the way they experience happiness is fundamentally different from most people - they can't feel joy without immediately calculating how and when they'll lose it - Silicon Canals

Chronic overthinkers experience positive emotions differently, often dampening their intensity and duration instead of savoring them.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

What Happens to Dividend Income When the Next Recession Hits

Dividends historically decline far less than stock prices during recessions, with most downturns showing only 4% average dividend declines versus 32% stock price drops, making dividend income more stable than commonly feared.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The psychology of panic buying: what prompts consumers to start stockpiling and how do we stop it?

Panic buying during perceived shortages can create actual shortages, as seen throughout history during crises and wars.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

When timing the dip goes wrong: The cost of staying on the sidelines

Waiting for perfect housing market conditions creates hidden costs through accumulated rent and missed appreciation that often exceed potential savings from lower prices or rates.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

What Correction? 4 Nasdaq Stocks on a Roll That Still Have More Upside

Four technology stocks tied to AI infrastructure have gained double digits while the broader market has retreated.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says people who always carry cash even though they rarely use it display these 8 traits-and most of them are connected to a generation that learned the hard way what happens when systems you trusted stop working - Silicon Canals

Cash carriers maintain physical money as insurance against system failures and to preserve spending autonomy, despite having digital payment options available.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Dear Applied Digital Investors: April 8 Could Be the Make or Break Moment

Applied Digital Corp must deliver strong Q3 results to address significant stock decline and high debt levels.
E-Commerce
fromRetail Brew
3 weeks ago

Consumers say they're financially worse off and it's changing how they shop

One in four Americans report worsening financial situations, driving widespread cost-cutting across groceries, personal care, dining, travel, and discretionary spending, with consumers increasingly favoring budget retailers and value-focused options.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Expert Predictions So Often Fail

True expertise is judgment under constraints, focused on diagnosing present problems and weighing tradeoffs, not predicting uncertain futures.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Back on the Burger Train

Senatore cited menu innovation and featured value as contributing to more stable same-store traffic. On the cost side, supply-chain savings are offsetting inflation, allowing BofA to raise its FY26 adjusted EBITDA estimate to $288M from $279M.
Business
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

MAGS ETF: Two Signals Will Determine If the 16% Slide Gets Worse in 2026

Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF is down 16% year-to-date, influenced by AI capital expenditure trends and the equal-weight structure's impact on performance.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Downgrades Procter & Gamble Amid Iran War Cost Pressures and More

TD Cowen reduced estimates across the household and personal care space, arguing that companies will be unable to fully mitigate higher oil-related input costs stemming from the Iran war.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

3 Reasons Not to Fear a Market Correction, But Cheer for One

Over time, markets get ahead of themselves. Excitement over AI, green energy, or whatever the next big thing is tends to push stock valuations far beyond what fundamentals justify. Accordingly, more often than not, a correction can be the catalyst that brings valuation discipline back into the discussion. Think of it as the market taking a deep breath.
Business intelligence
Business
fromFortune
6 days ago

One AI bubble has already burst. The next one-a 'rare' kind-is still growing, economist warns | Fortune

The AI stock bubble has burst, with inflated valuations now decreasing, reflecting a significant shift in the tech sector's financial landscape.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Investor Fear Just Got "Extreme." These Oversold Stocks Might Be Due for a Sharp Rebound

The Fear and Greed Index indicates extreme fear among investors, suggesting potential buying opportunities despite market uncertainties.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

The Science of Buying

Effective influence requires understanding how individuals process information, assess risk, and build trust rather than applying standardized pressure tactics.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Fear and Uncertainty Stopped Me From Investing - Here's the Simple Framework I Used to Never Hesitate Again

Act when roughly 70% confident rather than waiting for perfect certainty, because early-stage opportunities are lost to hesitation and over-analysis.
Business
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Scott Bessent just defined market panic-and accidentally diagnosed the biggest problem with AI | Fortune

True market risk emerges when price discovery breaks down and buyers and sellers cannot reliably determine asset values, not from volatility itself.
Retirement
fromSubstack
1 month ago

Buying the Dip is for Losers

Perfect market timing is primarily luck; long-term stock investing generally outperforms attempting to time short-term dips or buying real estate.
fromNature
2 months ago

Getting to the (square) root of stock-market swings

A huge data set has confirmed a long-theorized relationship between the size of stock trades and the impact on prices. Buying large numbers of shares in a company would be expected to drive the price up for other investors, because such purchases imply a commodity in demand. Researchers have now gained their best handle so far on how much.
Business
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Cramer Reminds Panicked Investors: "Stocks Don't Go Down Because People Are in a Bad Mood"

Overnight futures often reflect weekend fears, while actual intraday market moves are driven by fundamentals and earnings, not investor mood.
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