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The Witches of Wall Street

Battle Market Shocks One Tick at a Time

By Anthony ChanPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 4 min read
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By the moon's enchanting light and the stars that grace the night, we call upon our mystical powers to mend the market's wounded parts. Let equities rise with the next strike of the market’s opening bell and end this evil market decline!

A hidden gathering of thirteen witches convened in a secluded hotel room, nestled far from the prying eyes of other hotel guests. These women were no ordinary witches; they belonged to investment clubs nationwide with a powerful secret. Alone, each possessed only a fraction of magical ability, but their powers swelled to unimaginable levels when they joined forces.

They were the "Coven of the Bull Market," and their mission was to break the spell of a relentless bear market that had gripped financial markets for thirteen consecutive days.

As the first rays of the full moon broke through the canopy of investments, the witches began to gather in a circle. They came from all walks of life, united by their shared passion and mystical talents. Each had a unique background and expertise contributing to the coven's power.

At the center of the circle stood Seraphina, a retired Wall Street trader with a keen eye for spotting market trends. Her knowledge of the stock market was second to none, and she had been the one to bring the coven together in the first place. Her silver hair shimmered in the moonlight as she began chanting a spell to reignite their mystical powers.

Next to Seraphina was Isabella, a hedge fund manager deeply connected to the earth and its energies. Her green eyes flashed with determination as she invoked her powers. Her fingers traced intricate patterns in the air, leaving trails of sparkling energy.

Cassandra, previously employed as a financial analyst, had the gift of seeing market trends that no one else could see. She closed her eyes and reached out with her mind, scanning the market for hidden forces causing the downturn. Her forehead creased in concentration as she worked magic to reveal the market's secrets.

Around the circle, the other witches also contributed their unique talents. There was Amelia, a day trader with lightning-fast reflexes; Eleanor, a stock options expert with an uncanny ability to predict market movements; and Victoria, a venture capitalist with a knack for finding hidden gems in the market.

As the coven joined forces, their voices began to rise in a mesmerizing chant. They had performed this ritual many times before, always with success. But in recent years, their powers had become less effective, and the bear markets more stubborn. The rise of high-speed trading, sophisticated artificial intelligence programs, and other market techniques made their task more challenging.

As the night wore on, the witches began to feel the strain of their efforts. Breaking a bear market's grip required immense energy, and they could no longer accomplish it in a single session. They had to remain together for several days, sometimes even longer, to achieve their goal.

The challenges extended beyond their magical abilities. The witches had families, careers, and responsibilities in the mortal world. They had to juggle their everyday lives, arranging babysitting, ensuring their children attended soccer and baseball practices, and explaining their absences to friends and colleagues. It was a delicate balancing act that required great sacrifice, but they were committed to their mission.

As the days passed, the witches grew weary but refused to give up. They drew energy from each other, their bonds of friendship and shared purpose reinforcing their determination. They took breaks to rest, sharing stories and laughter around a table full of pizza and numerous bottles of wine. During these moments of camaraderie, they kept their spirits high and their motivation unwavering as they devoured several pizzas!

On the third day of their gathering, a palpable shift occurred as the sun dipped below the horizon, and the group came alive with the sounds of chanting. The stock market, which had been in a relentless freefall for thirteen days, slowly began to emit some signs of stabilization.

The witches could feel the market's energy shifting, responding to their spells. Seraphina's eyes filled with tears of relief as she looked around at her fellow witches. "We did it," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "We broke the spell of the bear market."

The others nodded in agreement, their exhaustion giving way to joy. They knew their work wasn't done and would have to continue monitoring the market to ensure its recovery, but they had achieved a significant victory. The smiles on their faces were radiant, reflecting the collective joy they felt.

The stock market slowly began to rise over the next couple of days. Investors across the country watched in amazement as the losses eased and confidence in the financial markets was restored. The coven of the Bull had once again worked its magic.

As the witches returned to their everyday lives, their secret identities remained safe. They attended their investment club meetings with renewed enthusiasm, knowing that their efforts had made a difference.

As they prepared to leave their secret meeting, the coven understood that their magical limits would be tested again. But they remained undeterred, for they had witnessed the incredible powers they possessed when they joined forces. In the face of high-speed trading, sophisticated artificial intelligence, and the ever-evolving world of finance, they remained a beacon of hope, ready to reverse any market shocks that might threaten the long-term growth rate of equity prices!

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About the Creator

Anthony Chan

Chan Economics LLC, Public Speaker

Chief Global Economist & Public Speaker JPM Chase ('94-'19).

Senior Economist Barclays ('91-'94)

Economist, NY Federal Reserve ('89-'91)

Econ. Prof. (Univ. of Dayton, '86-'89)

Ph.D. Economics

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  • Test2 years ago

    That was a great read, with a strange take on modern witchcraft. And why not, this is a modern world. I've always seen the stock market as some strange intangible thing. This just reinforces that idea.

  • Novel Allen2 years ago

    Long live the stock market. I need to find those witches for my everyday life. This was so very well written. Great story.

  • Stock market witches! Great job!

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