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Death by a Thousand Subscriptions: Reviewing Spending in the New Year
In Episode 53 of The Market Enthusiast, Noah Brooks and Chris Needs discuss what early 2026 is already revealing about both markets and everyday spending as investors navigate a shifting economic landscape.
With markets near all-time highs, they examine why leadership is changing, how small-cap and international stocks are gaining traction, and why big tech no longer dominates returns the way it once did. The conversation also covers recent labor data, slowing job growth, and what those trends may signal about economic momentum in the months ahead.
Alongside the market discussion, Noah and…
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