We haven't had 12 quarters of 3%+ growth since the internet boom of the mid 90s.That was "funny money" and the tech/pharmaceutical bubble ...
Originally Posted by gnadfly
... that burst!
It was also the demise of the likes of Rauscher Pierce, E.F. Hutton, et al, who were "churning" accounts and allowing reps to sell individuals so corporates could buy at the lower price and then entice the individuals to buy when the prices were up so corporates could take their profits.