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A Practical Guide to Market Valuation with Ben Carlson

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Carlson of Ritholtz Wealth Management and A Wealth of Common Sense to talk about market valuations, the rise of AI, investor behavior, and what history can teach us about investing today. Ben shares his perspective on why valuations are harder to use than ever, how market structure has shifted, and the lessons he’s learned as both a writer and an investor navigating major market cycles.

Topics covered in this episode:

Why market valuations are harder to use today than in the past

The impact of buybacks, margins, and technology on long-term comparisons…

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