Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square, expressed concern that the stock market is broken due to excessive speculative trading and high leverage, causing wild price swings. Despite this, he sees opportunities to buy quality companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Visa, Mastercard, and Netflix at discounted prices. Ackman cautions that treating the market as a quick-profit casino is dangerous for investors and the economy. He remains bullish on certain top businesses but warns the current market environment is not healthy for society overall.
As of Nov 03, 2026 22:21 WIB, Microsoft shares on Pluang are trading at USD 514.61, up 1.48% for the day, while Amazon is priced at USD 246.93 with a 0.53% gain. Despite Bill Ackman's caution about speculative trading, Pluang data shows Visa attracting strong buying interest with 74% buy orders, even as its price fell 1.27%. The typical hold time for these stocks ranges from 116 to 144 days, indicating a medium-term investment horizon among Pluang users.
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