Why do we spend billions on one spooky night? This episode traces Halloween’s evolution—from Samhain and Roman festivals to All Hallows’ Eve—then flips the mask to reveal the behavioral psychology behind today’s $13B spend. We unpack: 🎃 Origins to Modern Mashup: Samhain → Roman Feralia & Pomona → All Saints/All Souls → American trick-or-treat💵 Follow the Money: Costumes, décor, candy, parties; average spend per celebrant; why the total keeps hitting records🧠 Psych Drivers: Nostalgi...
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Why do we spend billions on one spooky night? This episode traces Halloween’s evolution—from Samhain and Roman festivals to All Hallows’ Eve—then flips the mask to reveal the behavioral psychology behind today’s $13B spend. We unpack: 🎃 Origins to Modern Mashup: Samhain → Roman Feralia & Pomona → All Saints/All Souls → American trick-or-treat💵 Follow the Money: Costumes, décor, candy, parties; average spend per celebrant; why the total keeps hitting records🧠 Psych Drivers: Nostalgi...
117 - Earnings Season Shake-Up: Dividend Cuts And Hikes
Roaming Returns
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2 months ago
117 - Earnings Season Shake-Up: Dividend Cuts And Hikes
Some stocks in our portfolio just made major moves after earnings—dividend cuts, dividend hikes, and some eyebrow-raising guidance changes. In this episode, we break down which positions we’re holding, which we’re buying on dips, and where we’re turning off DRIP to lock in cash. We cover high-yield BDCs, dividend growth machines, and deep-value plays—all through the lens of this quarter’s earnings results. Plus, we talk about the macro forces shaping these moves—energy prices, tariffs, market...
Roaming Returns
Why do we spend billions on one spooky night? This episode traces Halloween’s evolution—from Samhain and Roman festivals to All Hallows’ Eve—then flips the mask to reveal the behavioral psychology behind today’s $13B spend. We unpack: 🎃 Origins to Modern Mashup: Samhain → Roman Feralia & Pomona → All Saints/All Souls → American trick-or-treat💵 Follow the Money: Costumes, décor, candy, parties; average spend per celebrant; why the total keeps hitting records🧠 Psych Drivers: Nostalgi...