Why So Sad, Portfolio?

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Why So Sad, Portfolio?

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Motley Fool Analyst Bill Mann joins us to talk about why the market is up but your portfolio may be down. We’ll share some big news and battle our online shopping demons. Pretty please take our survey on what you want to hear on the show! https://www.foolinsights.com/se/04BD76CC18830996

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