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The Stock Market Doesn’t Care Who Wins "The stock market doesn’t actually care about who wins the election. It just wants the election to be over. So a decisive victory for either side will be the best-case scenario" by Josh Brown (@ReformedBroker)

Portfolio Tweaks Before the Election "Let’s just be real for a minute. Even if you knew what was going to happen on Tuesday night, do you really think you can predict how the market will react?" by Michael Batnick (@michaelbatnick)

Presidential Terms & Market Cycles "Whoever wins the election will be dealing with high starting valuations and low interest rates." by Ben Carlson (@awealthofcs)

The Fine Line Between Persistence and Insanity in the Markets "The problem with bubble-spotting is no matter what happens you assume you’re right." by Ben Carlson (@awealthofcs)

The Compound Show Josh is back with a new episode of 'The Compound Show.' This week he has a history lesson about the evolution of day trading and talks with Hadi Yousef about how he created the best investing app of the year. by Josh Brown (@reformedbroker)

Who Cares? "The only reason we put our hard-earned money on the line is to secure financial freedom. That’s it. And if a 6% drop in a week is impacting your ability to live the life you want to live, then you’re taking too much risk." by Michael Batnick (@michaelbatnick)

God From the Machine "The coronavirus vaccine is the deus ex machina everyone knows is waiting in the wings. And in this case, it is a resolution...We know that it changes the course of everything that matters." by Josh Brown (@ReformedBroker)

Animal Spirits: The Worst Chart in Finance Michael Batnick & Ben Carlson are back with a new edition of the 'Animal Spirits' podcast. This week they tackle: the consumerization of finance, a look at momentum funds and why many state pension funds are in trouble.

Don't Be a Financial Monster "There’s a different kind of fight going on in financial services. The battle for ordinary investors’ hearts, minds, and wallets is raging between real financial advisors and camouflaged salespeople." by Tony Isola (@ATeachMoment)

Why You Shouldn’t Max Out Your 401(k) "Contributing up to the employer match is a no brainer that every investor should participate in (if they can). However, beyond that, you have to start considering the tradeoffs more seriously." by Nick Maggiulli (@dollarsanddata)

RWM in the News Congratulations to Josh Brown and Tony Isola for appearing on the Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisors of 2020 list which 'spotlights the country’s most engaged, influential, and educational advisors.'

Why Most SPACs Stink "The successful products we encounter every day are the result of initial failure. While positive outcomes are all around us, hidden from view is the iterative process of repeated failed attempts that lead to progress." by Barry Ritholtz (@ritholtz)

Bearish Billionaires "If you don’t believe in a psychic’s ability to see the future, then you shouldn’t believe anybody’s ability to predict the stock market." https://buff.ly/2Tu8Qsb... by Michael Batnick (@michaelbatnick)