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Re:Life Got You Down? Time to Read The Master and Margarita by dmortin on Wednesday October 17, 2018 @05:19AM (#18237433)
> There is nothing actionable in the news; next to no utility

For long term money planning, where to put your money, which areas of the world have problems, the news are important. You can skip your local gossip, but knowing what happens in the world is important for long term planning.

Re:Life Got You Down? Time to Read The Master and Margarita by freddie_mercury on Wednesday October 17, 2018 @05:22AM (#18237451)
I disagree strongly that reading the news is necessary for investing successfully. Do you have evidence or arguments? Since your position contradicts research by Nobel prize winner Gene Fama, I'd be curious to see the evidence for the other side of the argument.
Re:Life Got You Down? Time to Read The Master and Margarita by FabHK on Wednesday October 17, 2018 @05:26AM (#18237469)
> the news are important

Not daily news.