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Speculative Bubbles

An auctioneer stands at a podium as bidders raise their paddles in a crowded auction house, their faces obscured, competing in a heated bidding war over a rare item.

Investing Fads That Didn't Pay Off (and Some That Did)

TL;DR: Morning Brew published a rundown today of investing fads that fizzled and a few that didn't, from tulip bulbs to Beanie Babies to Bitcoin. The pattern is four centuries old and still working. …

Jeff Barnes, MBA·Oct 6, 2026·7 min read