What's the difference between economists/stock analysts and Sister Magdalene, who

[raccoon]

reads palms and tarot cards?

[ThomCat]

1. The economists/stock analysts

make a hell of a lot more money by convincing you that they're right.

[ProfessorGAC]

3. There Aren't Many Economists. . .

. . .that give stock tips. Most of the really good ones, you never hear about, because they are doing esoteric econometric modeling work, either acadmeically or for major financial firms to better understand the ebb and flow of cash values and needs.

You won't get advice from the good ones. They are working behind the scenes.
GAC

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2. The Magdalene Sisters beat you and whip you. The stock analysts just steal your money.