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What’s the most unexpected stock tip you got from a non-financial source, like a move or grandma’s advice?

R
Jan 9, 2026 · 02:46

Hey fellow apes, I’ve been thinking about how

sometimes the best investment ideas come from the weirdest places, not from CNBC or some fancy analyst.

Like, remember in movies where a character drops a random hint that turns out to be gold? Or maybe your grandma once said something offhand about a company that blew up years later?

So, spill the beans: What’s the most unexpected stock tip you got from a non-finance source, like a movie, a podcast, a random conversation, or grandma’s advice? Share your stories – did you act on it? Did it pay off?

Looking forward to some hilarious and insightful responses. Let’s keep it fun and maybe learn something new without the suit-and-tie BS.