: The topic this week was straightforward: How do I stop the market from making me crazy It was asked by a guy sharing a copy of the Wall Street Journal, nodded at knowingly by the fella vigorously working on his cell phone, and echoed by a man holding a straight razor, according to Market Watch. Ironically, each was holding a potential weapon of destruction — and the best thing they can do to save their portfolios now is to take a hands-off approach. Not from pulling it out, but rather because I enjoy heading down to Pat Barber Shop and chatting with the guys about the market. Barron Buzz: Are the bulls on the way back Barron senior editor Jack Hough previews the latest issue of Barron magazine, which includes a survey of top strategists regarding the potential return of the bulls on Wall Street. If you can then wait a week before tuning in to the market again, there a good chance that the feelings will have passed and/or changed, and accordingly, your odds of investment success will have improved. On any day when the market moves at breathtaking speed and sounds your personal alarm, the way to stop the market from making you crazy is to tune out the media, use the phone to talk to loved ones, and use the computer to look at vapid videos.
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