Are Stockbrokers A Bunch Of Gossipy Old Biddies?

In My Humble Opinion
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I don’t have stock or bonds or certificates, etc.

But on the drive home, they have the stock exchange report on the radio:

“Stocks went up today on reports of better than average sales of condoms in Swaziland.”
“Stocks went down today on rumors that VP Cheney has hemorrhoids.”
“Stocks remain stable today with brokers waiting to hear if Brad marries Angelina.”
“Upon hearing that Charles and Camilla ate shrimp in Louisiana, stock in maritime companies saw a slight uptick.”

It is scary to think our entire economy is based upon the recommendations of a bunch of skittish fishmongers who flitter about at rumors of cancerous mole on Bush’s butt.

2

I think the google adds answer your OP nicely. :smiley:

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Having worked for nearly 2 years for a firm of fixed income instrument traders; I can say they talk all the time and that people sell on what the big dogs are doing; so yes, they are gosspiy biddies. Oh, and they send porno and jokes via email almost constantly.