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The Stock Market Is Getting Scary. Here’s What You Should Do. By Burton G. Malkiel
“Here’s What You Should Do” - By Burton G. Malkiel
A bit presumptuous isn’t he?
Agree with the scary part. Sound advice in general. I wonder if the NYT editors created the pompous sounding header?
Author: ”Mr. Malkiel is an American economist and financial executive. His 50-year-old book, “A Random Walk Down Wall Street,” is widely credited with popularizing stock index funds.”
Have listened to this book on Audible and found it interesting.
“Here’s What You Should Do” - By Burton G. Malkiel
A bit presumptuous isn’t he?
don't be ignorant )
You’re starting to sound like the other side. Demean the speaker instead of making your own case for your viewpoint. If you think the article’s caption is fitting explain why.
I think “Here’s what you should do” is simplistic and assumes the writer understands your needs, goals and situation better than you do. HTH does he know what you or I should do with our investments? As I wrote, it’s a good article. Captions don’t always accurately reflect what’s inside.
\\ “Here’s What You Should Do” - By Burton G. Malkiel
>> A bit presumptuous isn’t he?
Since you are so endlessly prolix on this forum, I just do not understand how often you also are dimly reflexive. Malkiel! It is not as though you are uninformed, just that you behave as if. I think we have had this discussion.
Here’s what a quick search on Brave’s AI tool turned up -
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”Article titles in The New York Times can appear strange due to deliberate editorial choices aimed at maximizing attention and engagement, particularly in the online space. The newspaper often alters headlines between their print and digital versions to include more provocative or emotionally charged language, a practice noted as being used to "get attention" and drive traffic. For example, a printed headline about a UK man's reaction to a vaccine was changed online to emphasize the link to the AstraZeneca vaccine, making it more specific and sensational. Additionally, The Times has been criticized for changing headlines after publication, sometimes in response to evolving facts or public reaction, particularly in fast-moving or sensitive stories. This can lead to perceptions of inconsistency or bias, especially when initial headlines are seen as amplifying unverified claims.”
Also - How the NYT Changes Headlines to Get Attention
I wouldn’t need to be so prolix if you would simply stop leveling insults.
Wait, did you not just post the presumptuous 'Where to invest right now?'
How dare Bloomberg !
'need to be so prolix' is great.
Ditto.