Stock Market Stories via the Narrative Machine

Where do narratives come from? Who spreads them? And how do they drive stocks and markets? If you knew the answers to those questions, there is alpha to be found Ben Hunt is founder of Perscient, a firm that studies how narratives and stories shape markets, investing, and social behavior through the lens of information theory, game theory, and unstructured data analysis. His work analyzes the language, story arcs, and viral spread of explanations in media Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.