Active Quote by Dave Barry
“You know how on the evening news they always tell you that the stock market is up in active trading, or off in moderate trading, or trading in mixed activity, or whatever. Well, who gives a”
About This Quote
The quote mocks the triviality of financial news jargon, implying that such market updates are meaningless to most people.
In simple terms: Critiques media fluff about stocks.
Market reports often lack relevance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- watching evening news
- reading financial tickers
- discussing market trends
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- media literacy training
- satirical commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we accept vague market updates?
- How could news convey financial info more meaningfully?