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The cautionary tale of a recovering day trading addict (Encore)
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Seasons greetings from the The Indicator! On today's show, the story of a man who started buying and selling stocks as a hobby — and got seriously addicted. We also speak with a neuroeconomist about the human brain on day trading.
This piece originally aired Jan. 25, 2025.
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This piece originally aired Jan. 25, 2025.
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