how about cutting off chat room vermin, like the dozens if not hundreds of clowns, all nicks having been abandoned , who predicted s&p 666 six months ago.
there's a lot more crap on these boards than on cnbs.
I think the Tone of CNBC is important on the big turn days after a big correction. I think CNBC can be useful on these rare days that occur a few times a year to help you stay in your long and don't puke out so many shares.
Maria just spoke to an analyst about the day's trading and Maria asked what were investors selling. The analyst said "Nothing. Investors were buying in anticipation of a rally in January.". Someone should inform that guy that it takes two parties to make a trade: one buys and one sells.
I think it's a big mistake to take advice from 99% of the people who appear on CNBC. I do like to watch FastMOney and the Options show they have on friday afternoon just to hear the ideas they float.