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Broadcast television used the fall season to grow its share of total television viewing for the past couple of months, pulling even with streaming. But while a holiday month meant more TV time in general, it also meant lots of students spending time at home - and more time playing games.
Broadcast TV shed a point of share in November, and that point went to the "Other" usage category that includes videogames, according to "The Gauge" from Nielsen, its monthly macro look at TV delivery platforms.
Streaming had been tied with broadcast at 28% share, but broadcast drops back to 27%, and "Other" (including uses like watching video discs along with gaming) moves up to 7%. Cable share remained flat at 37%:

Against the backdrop of the global covid-19 pandemic, 2021 has brought new challenges and opportunities to this year's trading. We responded with laughter and tears. This post compiles six stories that present a vivid picture of mooers' investing experiences. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy the stories!
Spoiler: There's a chance to get a bonus if you read till the end.
"Never forget why you started, so your mission can be completed."
Every incredible adventure started with a baby step. When we look back to the very beginning of our trading journey, we ask ourselves why we got started in the first place? Realistically speaking, money is what we all are after, but what made us brave enough to take the first step? Here is one of the most satisfying answers.
"She Has Inspired Me" said by @HuatLady. His trading journey started with his 21 birthday gift – a $100 saving bank account book from his parents.
"I was touched because that was her virtuous desire for me to be independent, and to make effective decisions, not only for the trading field but throughout my life for a better Future."
Making profits is not the ultimate goal of investing. What you can learn in the process will get you further in life.
"The only way to overcome bad luck is working hard."
Novices deserve a bit of "beginner's luck." "Did I have beginner's luck when I first started trading?" @cowabangawas quite confident at first because of the money he made in the market. After that, there're setbacks, and there's luck again.
"As I trade along, the results are certainly compelling! I dare say I have one of the finest beginner's luck out there for my first few wins at the market provided trading returns in folds. It was truly an amazing experience given the confidence it spurs in you. But like what the market veterans would say 'the market giveth, the market taketh'..."
The truth is that luck is the combination of skills and opportunities. Many things that look like luck at first blush are part of a cycle. 
After investing for some time, many mooers might feel anxious and regretful. Some of us can't stop thinking about what we should've done when we were younger and what could've been achieved if we'd chosen differently. @aoimizushared his advice with the younger ones at "I hate finance ... but I'm here"
"I support young people who want to begin their investment journey early. As mentioned in a previous post (Gen Z and debt), I'd put aside my part-time job earnings as the capital for investments. I'd be more proactive in scanning the news and be updated on the overall environment. I'd become more curious about the companies that make the products I use, and study them more closely."
@小虎发大财wrote something about his words to himself if he can travel back in time at his post "I started my investment journey in 2017."
"I entered the market without any knowledge and purely by rumors, ended up suffering a loss.From there onwards, i started reading and watching video on youtube to educate myself, even till now hungry for knowledge. If I can return back time, i will tell myself to start off investment way earlier."
Regrets are common in trade because they occur both when you make a move or do absolutely nothing. How to deal with "regrets" when you want to start with "if only"? @Powerhouseresponded with "Really? Then you are not playing big enough!!"
"Investment is like this. You lost some here; you better wake up your idea to earn more somewhere else...Play within your means. That is how I consoled myself. Lose, never mind, just don't lose your mind and spirit. Miss the boat, try the other boat beside it!"
"The minute you appreciate what you have, joyfulness overcomes suffering."
2021 may not be the best in your life, but it couldn't be worse than 2020. Could it? We survived 2020, so when we start to appreciate what we have, 2021 could be a year full of joyfulness.
Do you agree with @Syueeat her post "Birds of a Feather, Flock Together!"?
"I believe in following the practice of gratitude, giving and sharing with the less fortunate. Not everyone is as lucky to have a roof over their heads, clothes to cover their bodies and food to fill their stomachs...Happiness keeps you sweet. Trials keep you strong. Sorrows keep you human. Failure keeps you humble. Success keeps you glowing. FAMILY keeps you GOING."
Moo community is committed to accompanying you throughout your trading journey and offering as much support as we can.
2021 might be the start of the trading journey for many mooers. We've seen many mooers saying that moomoo is what gets them started in trading. That is AWESOME!
@aoimizusaid in one of his posts, "There is a sense of camaraderie in the moomoo community, making me feel that this is not a lonely journey and I can always ask for help". This is exactly what moomoo wants to bring to all of you! We will always be there for you. Wish you all a very happy 2022 ahead!
Bonus
What's the most inspiring investing story you've heard this year? Comment under this post and tell us the story now! We will select the 1st, 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th...(multiples of 10) comments to give away 88 points each!
Duration: Now- Dec 28, 2021 11:59 PM SGT
moomoo annual ceremony is happening right now! Check it out here:  2021 in Review: Grow Together to the Moon!

Hey momomo-ians,
The most wonderful time of the year is here! We're excited to announce that we will be launching our exclusive Christmas🎄 merchandise on 17 December at 10:00am SGT.
Here's a first look at our exclusive moomoo Christmas mug (8000 points) and moomoo magnet set (8000 points) that will be listed on our Rewards Club.
We have limited quantities available, so be sure to save the date in your calendar and be sure to hop into our Rewards Club to redeem them at our Christmas launch on 17 December. Do share the news and tag your friends too!
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The Federal Reserve holds its two-day meeting on Dec.14 and 15. If the Fed decides to taper its bond purchases more quickly, it could also begin to raise interest rates faster. Investors will be closely watching for the Feds new interest rate forecasts.
There are three topics that investors would focus on.
Firstly, the central bank is expected to discuss speeding up the end of its bond-buying program.
ING says, With no opposition raised by other Fed officials, despite the uncertainty presented by the emergence of the Omicron variant, next week’s meeting look set to see the Fed announce an acceleration in QE tapering, with a $30bn reduction for January (to $60bn of purchases) and a further $30bn reduction in February.
This would mean the Fed wrapping up the programme by the beginning of March, leaving the Federal Reserve with $8.8tn of assets on its balance sheet.
Secondly, Investors will be closely watching for the Fed's new interest rate forecasts -- especially Dot Plot.
If the Fed decides to taper its bond purchases more quickly, it could also begin to raise interest rates faster.
“The Fed is running out of time,” said Tom Graff, head of fixed income at Brown Advisory, in a phone interview. “These inflation reads need to show a clear deceleration, or they’re going to wind up hiking as soon as the tapering is over.” Graff said he expects the Fed may raise its benchmark interest rate three times next year, potentially beginning as soon as April.
Economists at Bank of America expect the dot plot to show two rate rises in 2022, and six across 2023 and 2024. Michael Feroli, chief US economist at JPMorgan, said the Fed could proceed at a faster clip, with one more rate increase tacked on to each year.
(If you don't know how to analyze Dot Plot, you could read my another article: Analyzing Dot Plot and Understanding How the Fed Forecasts
Last but not the least, investors would pay attention to what Powell says.
With Jerome Powell having suggested that the “transitory” description of inflation should be “retired”, there are also going to be additional changes to the accompanying statement. They will acknowledge the upside surprises for inflation and the tighter jobs market but are set to keep the line “longer‑term inflation expectations remain well-anchored at 2 percent” even if the consumer survey evidence and break-even inflation rates on Treasuries, are less categorical.
p.s you could find more opinions from CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, etc.
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