Hi Ground Episode 5: The Economy, Staying Balanced, and Hot Dogs?

 

Episode 5 show notes

Part 1: The Economy vs. Stock Market

  • Heard on the Streets Staff. “Markets Rally on Surprise U.S. Job Losses” Wall Street Journal, 7 August 2026 [Article]

  • Mutikani, Lucia. “US suffers unexpected job losses in July, markets dial back rate hike expectations” Reuters, 7 August 2026 [Article]

  • Michael Burry 2023 “Sell” [Link]

  • Chart: S&P 500 % Change Over Previous 5-years

 

Part 2: $100 Hot Dogs & Investing Behavior

  • Chandler, Adam. “The Rise of the $100 Hot Dog” Wall Street Journal, 8 August 2026 [Article]

  • Lake, Sydney. “Costco CEO promises the $1.50 hot dog isn’t going away: The price will not change as long as I’m around” Fortune, 4 July 2026 [Article]

  • Understanding ERISA Diversification [Link]

  • “The Real Cost of Your Morning Coffee” Human Investing, 22 May 2015 [Article]

Part 3: Local Recs

  • Hot Mama Salsa Tortilla Chips [Link]

  • Farmer Johns Produce & Nursery, McMinnville OR [Link]

 
 
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