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A linear line chart with years as the X-axis and two variables on the Y-axis. The first variable is Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and the second variable is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA).  The chart goes from 2014 to 2023, and the two variables track closely in value over that time. Small Image
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AI explanation

As the number of articles about insider trading on Bloomberg Money Stuff decreased, investors began to suspect that something fishy was going on at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). With less information about sneaky stock shenanigans, confidence in the bank's transparency also decreased, leading to a sell-off of BBVA shares. Who knew that a lack of white-collar crime news could lead to a bank account that's feeling a little blue?

Model: dalle-3
Prompt: Create an image that resembles a TIME magazine cover, with a diminishing stack of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles on insider trading and a downward arrow depicting Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's (BBVA) stock price. Use visual cues that convey suspicion and uncertainty, as well as a decrease in investor confidence in the bank's transparency. Keep the image visually striking but simple, without the inclusion of any words or speech bubbles. The depiction should include only scenes, people, and objects, it should not include text or speech bubbles.
This image generation prompt was also generated by AI, using the following sequence:

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You select one of a few potential scene descriptors that seems to go along with the variables described. You respond only with the scene descriptions provided and say nothing else.
User prompt: Here are two variables: Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA). Given these, which of the following image style descriptions seems most appropriate? Pick the one that seems to be related to one of the variables at hand. Please respond with only one of the following potential descriptions: A TIME magazine cover image Pop art Realistic Vaporwave A Discovery magazine cover image
ChatGPT: A TIME magazine cover image

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You describe simple visual scenes that depict the two variables stated. You combine both variables into one scene.
User prompt: Please describe a visual scene that prominently depicts both Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA), in the following situation: As the number of articles about insider trading on Bloomberg Money Stuff decreased, investors began to suspect that something fishy was going on at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). With less information about sneaky stock shenanigans, confidence in the bank's transparency also decreased, leading to a sell-off of BBVA shares. Who knew that a lack of white-collar crime news could lead to a bank account that's feeling a little blue?. Keep the description simple.
ChatGPT: The scene shows a decreasing stack of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading, while a downward arrow represents Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's (BBVA) stock price. As the articles dwindle, a sense of suspicion hovers over the image, causing investors to symbolically sell off BBVA shares. The lack of information about sneaky stock dealings prompts a feeling of uncertainty and a downturn in confidence in the bank's transparency.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You write and improve image generation prompts for DALLE-3. You maintain the same subjects, but enhance the visuals.
User prompt: Please respond with an image generation prompt that would be likely to create an interesting visual using DALLE-3, using the following style: [ A TIME magazine cover image ] and depicting this scene: The scene shows a decreasing stack of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading, while a downward arrow represents Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's (BBVA) stock price. As the articles dwindle, a sense of suspicion hovers over the image, causing investors to symbolically sell off BBVA shares. The lack of information about sneaky stock dealings prompts a feeling of uncertainty and a downturn in confidence in the bank's transparency. Keep the visual depiction simple. Do not include any words or speech bubbles.
ChatGPT: Create an image that resembles a TIME magazine cover, with a diminishing stack of Bloomberg Money Stuff articles on insider trading and a downward arrow depicting Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's (BBVA) stock price. Use visual cues that convey suspicion and uncertainty, as well as a decrease in investor confidence in the bank's transparency. Keep the image visually striking but simple, without the inclusion of any words or speech bubbles.

*Variations in the User Prompts from chart to chart are just the result of random number generation in Python. I wrote a few arrays of various styles and methods to ask questions to change up the results. Every time this site writes an explanation or generates an image, the script picks from each at random.

I sequence the requests into multiple prompts because I find GPT 3.5 to perform much better with short, well-managed contexts. Thus, I track the context directly in Python and only ask ChatGPT targeted questions.

Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106 (fine-tuned)
System prompt: You provide humorous responses in the form of plausible sounding explanations for correlations. You assume the correlation is causative for the purpose of the explanation even if it is ridiculous. You do not chat with the user, you only reply with the causal connection explanation and nothing else.
User prompt: Please make up a funny explanation for how a decrease in Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading caused Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA) to decrease.\Make it sound serious until the end.

AI academic paper

(Because p < 0.01)
The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance

The Journal of Financial Humor and Market Analysis

Jan 2024

Reminder: This paper is AI-generated. Not real!
Quick note: This sequence is long and repetitive. That's how the prompt engineering works for this one. I manage the output in Python to format it into this PDF.




Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You write titles and abstracts of goofy academic research papers.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, and add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please draft the title and abstract of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Make the title punny if you can come up with clever pun. If not, just make it sound clever.

Your research team used data from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) to assess this nagging question. You found a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 and p < 0.01 for 2014 to 2023.

Please respond in this format (replace "Lorem ipsum dolor sit" with your title and abstract)

[[TITLE]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit

[[ABSTRACT]]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit



ChatGPT:
[[TITLE]]
The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the relationship between the "Money Stuff" articles on insider trading on Bloomberg and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). While financial analysts are often viewed as serious and uptight, we wanted to bring a bit of levity to the world of finance. Leveraging data from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we set out to uncover whether there was a tangible link between the humorous musings of columnist Matt Levine in "Money Stuff" and the gyrations of BBVA's stock price. The results we found were nothing short of comically compelling.

Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2014 to 2023. In other words, there seems to be a strong relationship between the witty banter in Levine's articles and the movements in BBVA's stock price. To put it simply, it appears that while some may consider insider trading a serious matter, the stock market may have a sense of humor after all. So, the next time someone asks you why the stock price of BBVA changed, you can confidently reply, "It's all in the Money Stuff!"


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the introduction section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the introduction section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the relationship between the "Money Stuff" articles on insider trading on Bloomberg and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). While financial analysts are often viewed as serious and uptight, we wanted to bring a bit of levity to the world of finance. Leveraging data from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we set out to uncover whether there was a tangible link between the humorous musings of columnist Matt Levine in "Money Stuff" and the gyrations of BBVA's stock price. The results we found were nothing short of comically compelling.

Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2014 to 2023. In other words, there seems to be a strong relationship between the witty banter in Levine's articles and the movements in BBVA's stock price. To put it simply, it appears that while some may consider insider trading a serious matter, the stock market may have a sense of humor after all. So, the next time someone asks you why the stock price of BBVA changed, you can confidently reply, "It's all in the Money Stuff!"

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Your response should start like this:

[[INTRODUCTION]]



ChatGPT:
Introduction

The world of finance often conjures images of starched suits, stern faces, and stock tickers flashing numbers faster than a particle physicist can jot down a quantum equation. However, in the midst of all the seriousness and number crunching, there exists a beacon of levity – "Money Stuff" articles on Bloomberg by the incomparable Matt Levine. In these articles, Levine masterfully melds wit with astute financial insight, creating an oasis of humor in the desert of monetary musings. It is within this unconventional realm of financial discourse that we set out to uncover a connection that is as tantalizing as a freshly baked pie chart – the relationship between "Money Stuff" articles about insider trading and the stock price dance of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, or as we like to affectionately refer to it, the BBVA boogie.

Our aim in this whimsical expedition was to blend the worlds of financial analysis and entertainment, much like blending a fine wine with a classic comedy – a pairing as surprising as a black swan event in a field of white papers. Leveraging the wealth of data buried within Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we embarked on a statistical odyssey to ascertain whether there exists a harmony between the clever quips in "Money Stuff" and the jigs and jives of BBVA's stock price. After all, what could be more thrilling than discovering that the heartbeat of the stock market may be tuned to a comedic rhythm?

In this paper, we present our findings – a symphony of statistics, a ballet of regressions, and a delightful waltz through the world of financial humor. Our analysis uncovered a correlation coefficient that could make even the most stoic of statisticians crack a smile – a robust 0.9040128. Coupled with a p-value that was as small as a molecule of financial data, our results suggest a relationship between the musings of "Money Stuff" and the fluctuations in BBVA's stock price that is as clear as a bar chart in a well-lit room. In simpler terms, it appears that there might be a hidden punchline to the enigma of insider trading and stock prices, like a punchline lurking at the end of a complex financial joke.

Through this research, we hope to inject a dash of humor into the often dour landscape of financial analysis. We also aim to shed light on the quirky interplay between seemingly disparate elements in our quest to unravel the mysteries of the stock market. So, join us as we embark on this adventure into the nexus of finance and frivolity, where the only constants are unpredictability and a good sense of humor. As Matt Levine might say, "Let's march forth and make some joyful statistical noise!"


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft a literature review section of an academic research paper, that starts out dry for the first few sentences but then becomes hilarious and goofy.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a literature review section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns.

Speak in the present tense for this section (the authors find...), as is common in academic research paper literature reviews. Name the sources in a format similar to this: In "Book," the authors find lorem and ipsum.

Make up the lorem and ipsum part, but make it sound related to the topic at hand.

Start by naming serious-sounding studies by authors like Smith, Doe, and Jones - but then quickly devolve. Name some real non-fiction books that would be related to the topic. Then name some real fiction books that sound like they could be related. Then name a couple popular internet memes that are related to one of the topics.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the relationship between the "Money Stuff" articles on insider trading on Bloomberg and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). While financial analysts are often viewed as serious and uptight, we wanted to bring a bit of levity to the world of finance. Leveraging data from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we set out to uncover whether there was a tangible link between the humorous musings of columnist Matt Levine in "Money Stuff" and the gyrations of BBVA's stock price. The results we found were nothing short of comically compelling.

Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2014 to 2023. In other words, there seems to be a strong relationship between the witty banter in Levine's articles and the movements in BBVA's stock price. To put it simply, it appears that while some may consider insider trading a serious matter, the stock market may have a sense of humor after all. So, the next time someone asks you why the stock price of BBVA changed, you can confidently reply, "It's all in the Money Stuff!"

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And here is the introduction section that led to this literature review:
[[INTRODUCTION]]
Introduction
The world of finance often conjures images of starched suits, stern faces, and stock tickers flashing numbers faster than a particle physicist can jot down a quantum equation. However, in the midst of all the seriousness and number crunching, there exists a beacon of levity – "Money Stuff" articles on Bloomberg by the incomparable Matt Levine. In these articles, Levine masterfully melds wit with astute financial insight, creating an oasis of humor in the desert of monetary musings. It is within this unconventional realm of financial discourse that we set out to uncover a connection that is as tantalizing as a freshly baked pie chart – the relationship between "Money Stuff" articles about insider trading and the stock price dance of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, or as we like to affectionately refer to it, the BBVA boogie.
Our aim in this whimsical expedition was to blend the worlds of financial analysis and entertainment, much like blending a fine wine with a classic comedy – a pairing as surprising as a black swan event in a field of white papers. Leveraging the wealth of data buried within Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we embarked on a statistical odyssey to ascertain whether there exists a harmony between the clever quips in "Money Stuff" and the jigs and jives of BBVA's stock price. After all, what could be more thrilling than discovering that the heartbeat of the stock market may be tuned to a comedic rhythm?
In this paper, we present our findings – a symphony of statistics, a ballet of regressions, and a delightful waltz through the world of financial humor. Our analysis uncovered a correlation coefficient that could make even the most stoic of statisticians crack a smile – a robust 0.9040128. Coupled with a p-value that was as small as a molecule of financial data, our results suggest a relationship between the musings of "Money Stuff" and the fluctuations in BBVA's stock price that is as clear as a bar chart in a well-lit room. In simpler terms, it appears that there might be a hidden punchline to the enigma of insider trading and stock prices, like a punchline lurking at the end of a complex financial joke.
Through this research, we hope to inject a dash of humor into the often dour landscape of financial analysis. We also aim to shed light on the quirky interplay between seemingly disparate elements in our quest to unravel the mysteries of the stock market. So, join us as we embark on this adventure into the nexus of finance and frivolity, where the only constants are unpredictability and a good sense of humor. As Matt Levine might say, "Let's march forth and make some joyful statistical noise!"

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Your response should start like this:

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]



ChatGPT:
[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]

The existing literature on the relationship between financial news articles and stock prices provides a foundation for understanding the potential impact of media content on market behavior. Smith, in "Financial Musings: A Comprehensive Analysis," illustrates the influence of media narratives on investor sentiment and subsequent stock price movements. Similarly, Doe's "Media Hype and Market Swipes" explores the link between media coverage of financial events and their effect on market dynamics, offering insight into the interconnectedness of media discourse and stock price fluctuations. Furthermore, Jones' work in "Insider Trading and Stock Reshuffling" delves into the intricate world of insider trading and its potential impact on stock prices, contributing to an understanding of the factors at play in market movements.

Moving beyond conventional academic studies, non-fiction works such as "Flash Boys" by Michael Lewis and "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis provide captivating accounts of financial wheelings and dealings, offering a broader perspective on the multiple influences at play in stock market dynamics. On the fictional side, novels such as "The Bonfire of the Vanities" by Tom Wolfe and "American Psycho" by Bret Easton Ellis present satirical portrayals of the financial world, inviting readers to ponder the complexities and absurdities of high-stakes finance.

While the literature provides valuable insights, it is essential to recognize the interplay between financial news, stock prices, and popular culture. Memes such as "Bad Luck Brian" and "This Is Fine" have become emblematic of the unexpected and often humorous turns in life, mirroring the unpredictable nature of financial markets and the occasional perplexing reactions to market events.

Now, with our focus on the symbiotic relationship between "Money Stuff" articles on insider trading and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), we aim to add a touch of whimsy to the scholarly discourse, much like a clown at a financial summit. Thus, we embark on a journey to merge financial analysis with comedic contemplation in our quest to uncover the merry antics of market trends and financial folly.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the methodology section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the methodology section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) . You used data from 2014 to 2023

Make up the research methods you don't know. Make them a bit goofy and convoluted.

Here is the title, abstract, and introduction of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the relationship between the "Money Stuff" articles on insider trading on Bloomberg and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). While financial analysts are often viewed as serious and uptight, we wanted to bring a bit of levity to the world of finance. Leveraging data from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we set out to uncover whether there was a tangible link between the humorous musings of columnist Matt Levine in "Money Stuff" and the gyrations of BBVA's stock price. The results we found were nothing short of comically compelling.

Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2014 to 2023. In other words, there seems to be a strong relationship between the witty banter in Levine's articles and the movements in BBVA's stock price. To put it simply, it appears that while some may consider insider trading a serious matter, the stock market may have a sense of humor after all. So, the next time someone asks you why the stock price of BBVA changed, you can confidently reply, "It's all in the Money Stuff!"

[[INTRODUCTION]]
Introduction
The world of finance often conjures images of starched suits, stern faces, and stock tickers flashing numbers faster than a particle physicist can jot down a quantum equation. However, in the midst of all the seriousness and number crunching, there exists a beacon of levity – "Money Stuff" articles on Bloomberg by the incomparable Matt Levine. In these articles, Levine masterfully melds wit with astute financial insight, creating an oasis of humor in the desert of monetary musings. It is within this unconventional realm of financial discourse that we set out to uncover a connection that is as tantalizing as a freshly baked pie chart – the relationship between "Money Stuff" articles about insider trading and the stock price dance of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, or as we like to affectionately refer to it, the BBVA boogie.
Our aim in this whimsical expedition was to blend the worlds of financial analysis and entertainment, much like blending a fine wine with a classic comedy – a pairing as surprising as a black swan event in a field of white papers. Leveraging the wealth of data buried within Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we embarked on a statistical odyssey to ascertain whether there exists a harmony between the clever quips in "Money Stuff" and the jigs and jives of BBVA's stock price. After all, what could be more thrilling than discovering that the heartbeat of the stock market may be tuned to a comedic rhythm?
In this paper, we present our findings – a symphony of statistics, a ballet of regressions, and a delightful waltz through the world of financial humor. Our analysis uncovered a correlation coefficient that could make even the most stoic of statisticians crack a smile – a robust 0.9040128. Coupled with a p-value that was as small as a molecule of financial data, our results suggest a relationship between the musings of "Money Stuff" and the fluctuations in BBVA's stock price that is as clear as a bar chart in a well-lit room. In simpler terms, it appears that there might be a hidden punchline to the enigma of insider trading and stock prices, like a punchline lurking at the end of a complex financial joke.
Through this research, we hope to inject a dash of humor into the often dour landscape of financial analysis. We also aim to shed light on the quirky interplay between seemingly disparate elements in our quest to unravel the mysteries of the stock market. So, join us as we embark on this adventure into the nexus of finance and frivolity, where the only constants are unpredictability and a good sense of humor. As Matt Levine might say, "Let's march forth and make some joyful statistical noise!"

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Your response should start like this:

[[METHODOLOGY]]



ChatGPT:

[[METHODOLOGY]]

In order to untangle the comedic web of insider trading articles and stock price, our research team embarked on a daring and, dare I say, hilarious journey of data collection and analysis. We gathered data from various sources, including the holy grail of financial wit – Bloomberg's "Money Stuff" articles, and paired it with stock price information for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) from 2014 to 2023, sourced primarily from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv). Our method can be aptly summarized as a blend of statistical rigor and whimsy, much like trying to balance a budget while simultaneously concocting a financial dad joke.

To assess the relationship between the Money Stuff articles and BBVA's stock price, we started by meticulously tracking not just the number of articles mentioning insider trading, but also the frequency of puns, the snark level, and the abundance of financial jargon cleverly disguised as jests. To quantify the stock price movements, we engaged in a theatrical performance of data scraping and cleansing, ensuring that the price data was as pure as a well-aged bottle of financial speculation.

Once the data was assembled, we employed a truly revolutionary mix of statistical techniques that would make even the most conservative of econometricians do a double take. Our first step involved calculating the correlation coefficient between the frequency of insider trading-related Money Stuff articles and the daily stock prices of BBVA. This involved a series of calculations that were as complex as a financial derivative and as intricate as a Fibonacci sequence hidden in an earnings report.

Following this, we subjected the data to a rigorous regression analysis, which involved fitting models as elegant as a well-tailored suit and as resilient as the stock market after a turbulent trading day. Our regression models not only considered the overall tone and content of the Money Stuff articles but also factored in the daily stock price movements, incorporating a level of financial comedy nuance that could rival a stand-up routine in a packed auditorium.

To ensure the robustness of our findings, we performed a battery of diagnostic tests, scrutinizing our models with as much intensity as an overzealous accountant scrutinizes expense claims. This allowed us to confidently affirm the statistical significance of our results, offering insights as captivating as a Shakespearean soliloquy and as enlightening as a tell-all financial memoir.

In summary, our methodology combined the precision of a quantitative approach with the whimsy of financial humor, creating a blend as unexpected as a punchline at an earnings call. Our aim was not just to uncover correlations, but to offer a glimpse into the exuberant world where finance and mirth intersect, where the only currency is laughter and the only trade is in smiles. So, join us as we delve into the delightful realm of financial whimsy, where the results are as captivating as a well-timed joke and as revealing as a candid interview with a CEO after earnings season.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the results section of an academic research paper. You speak in the past tense (you found...).
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the results section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Your research team collected data from all across the internet, but mostly just used information from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv) .

For the time period 2014 to 2023, you found a correlation 0.9040128, r-squared of 0.8172392, and p < 0.01.

One figure will be included. The figure (Fig. 1) is a scatterplot showing the strong correlation between the two variables. You don't need to specify where; I will add the figure.

Here is the title and abstract of the paper:
[[TITLE]]
The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the relationship between the "Money Stuff" articles on insider trading on Bloomberg and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). While financial analysts are often viewed as serious and uptight, we wanted to bring a bit of levity to the world of finance. Leveraging data from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we set out to uncover whether there was a tangible link between the humorous musings of columnist Matt Levine in "Money Stuff" and the gyrations of BBVA's stock price. The results we found were nothing short of comically compelling.

Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2014 to 2023. In other words, there seems to be a strong relationship between the witty banter in Levine's articles and the movements in BBVA's stock price. To put it simply, it appears that while some may consider insider trading a serious matter, the stock market may have a sense of humor after all. So, the next time someone asks you why the stock price of BBVA changed, you can confidently reply, "It's all in the Money Stuff!"

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And here is the methodology section that led to this result:
[[METHODOLOGY]]
Introduction
The world of finance often conjures images of starched suits, stern faces, and stock tickers flashing numbers faster than a particle physicist can jot down a quantum equation. However, in the midst of all the seriousness and number crunching, there exists a beacon of levity – "Money Stuff" articles on Bloomberg by the incomparable Matt Levine. In these articles, Levine masterfully melds wit with astute financial insight, creating an oasis of humor in the desert of monetary musings. It is within this unconventional realm of financial discourse that we set out to uncover a connection that is as tantalizing as a freshly baked pie chart – the relationship between "Money Stuff" articles about insider trading and the stock price dance of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, or as we like to affectionately refer to it, the BBVA boogie.
Our aim in this whimsical expedition was to blend the worlds of financial analysis and entertainment, much like blending a fine wine with a classic comedy – a pairing as surprising as a black swan event in a field of white papers. Leveraging the wealth of data buried within Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we embarked on a statistical odyssey to ascertain whether there exists a harmony between the clever quips in "Money Stuff" and the jigs and jives of BBVA's stock price. After all, what could be more thrilling than discovering that the heartbeat of the stock market may be tuned to a comedic rhythm?
In this paper, we present our findings – a symphony of statistics, a ballet of regressions, and a delightful waltz through the world of financial humor. Our analysis uncovered a correlation coefficient that could make even the most stoic of statisticians crack a smile – a robust 0.9040128. Coupled with a p-value that was as small as a molecule of financial data, our results suggest a relationship between the musings of "Money Stuff" and the fluctuations in BBVA's stock price that is as clear as a bar chart in a well-lit room. In simpler terms, it appears that there might be a hidden punchline to the enigma of insider trading and stock prices, like a punchline lurking at the end of a complex financial joke.
Through this research, we hope to inject a dash of humor into the often dour landscape of financial analysis. We also aim to shed light on the quirky interplay between seemingly disparate elements in our quest to unravel the mysteries of the stock market. So, join us as we embark on this adventure into the nexus of finance and frivolity, where the only constants are unpredictability and a good sense of humor. As Matt Levine might say, "Let's march forth and make some joyful statistical noise!"

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Your response should start like this:

[[RESULTS]]



ChatGPT:

[[RESULTS]]

The analysis of the relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA) from 2014 to 2023 yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128, with an r-squared value of 0.8172392 and a p-value less than 0.01. The results indicate a remarkably strong and statistically significant association between the whimsical insights of "Money Stuff" and the financial rollercoaster that is BBVA's stock price. It's as if every pun in Levine's articles was echoing through the stock market, causing waves of laughter and price changes simultaneously.

Notably, Figure 1 depicts a scatterplot that beautifully encapsulates the harmonious dance between Money Stuff and BBVA stock price. It's almost as if the data points were doing the salsa, perfectly synchronized to the rhythm of Levine's tongue-in-cheek commentaries.

In essence, our findings leave little room for doubt: there's a correlation more compelling than a Shakespearean tragedy unfolding in the stock market. So, the next time someone questions the link between financial humor and stock prices, you can confidently respond with, "Oh, it's all in the Money Stuff!"

The robustness of these results is not to be underestimated. They stand as a testament to the unexpected interplay between financial discourse and market dynamics, a relationship that's as enigmatic as the quest to find a statistically significant result in an ocean of noisy data. It's as if the data were whispering jokes to each other, and the stock prices were merely responding with laughter.

These findings not only shed light on the peculiar marriage of financial humor and market movements but also open the door to a new way of interpreting and perhaps predicting stock price fluctuations. Who knew that behind all the market buzz and trading drama lurked the subtle comedy of Bloomberg's Money Stuff?

Our results offer a fresh perspective on the often serious and intense domain of financial analysis. They invite us to ponder the untold anecdotes hidden within stock charts and financial reports, suggesting that perhaps the stock market isn't so serious after all. It's as though every stock trade carries with it a punchline waiting to be discovered, much like uncovering a statistically significant result in a sea of random variation.

In closing, the data not only speak for themselves but seem to be cracking a few jokes along the way. The connection between Money Stuff and BBVA's stock price is no mere coincidence; it's the punchline to a financial case of mistaken identity.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the discussion section of an academic research paper.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up the discussion section of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Limit your response to 500 tokens.

Here are the title, abstract, literature review, and results sections. Please harken back to 1-2 of the goofy items in the literature review, but pretend to take them completely seriously. Discuss how your results supported the prior research.

Do not write a conclusion. I will add a conclusion after this.

[[TITLE]]
The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the relationship between the "Money Stuff" articles on insider trading on Bloomberg and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). While financial analysts are often viewed as serious and uptight, we wanted to bring a bit of levity to the world of finance. Leveraging data from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we set out to uncover whether there was a tangible link between the humorous musings of columnist Matt Levine in "Money Stuff" and the gyrations of BBVA's stock price. The results we found were nothing short of comically compelling.

Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2014 to 2023. In other words, there seems to be a strong relationship between the witty banter in Levine's articles and the movements in BBVA's stock price. To put it simply, it appears that while some may consider insider trading a serious matter, the stock market may have a sense of humor after all. So, the next time someone asks you why the stock price of BBVA changed, you can confidently reply, "It's all in the Money Stuff!"

[[LITERATURE REVIEW]]
The existing literature on the relationship between financial news articles and stock prices provides a foundation for understanding the potential impact of media content on market behavior. Smith, in "Financial Musings: A Comprehensive Analysis," illustrates the influence of media narratives on investor sentiment and subsequent stock price movements. Similarly, Doe's "Media Hype and Market Swipes" explores the link between media coverage of financial events and their effect on market dynamics, offering insight into the interconnectedness of media discourse and stock price fluctuations. Furthermore, Jones' work in "Insider Trading and Stock Reshuffling" delves into the intricate world of insider trading and its potential impact on stock prices, contributing to an understanding of the factors at play in market movements.
Moving beyond conventional academic studies, non-fiction works such as "Flash Boys" by Michael Lewis and "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis provide captivating accounts of financial wheelings and dealings, offering a broader perspective on the multiple influences at play in stock market dynamics. On the fictional side, novels such as "The Bonfire of the Vanities" by Tom Wolfe and "American Psycho" by Bret Easton Ellis present satirical portrayals of the financial world, inviting readers to ponder the complexities and absurdities of high-stakes finance.
While the literature provides valuable insights, it is essential to recognize the interplay between financial news, stock prices, and popular culture. Memes such as "Bad Luck Brian" and "This Is Fine" have become emblematic of the unexpected and often humorous turns in life, mirroring the unpredictable nature of financial markets and the occasional perplexing reactions to market events.
Now, with our focus on the symbiotic relationship between "Money Stuff" articles on insider trading and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), we aim to add a touch of whimsy to the scholarly discourse, much like a clown at a financial summit. Thus, we embark on a journey to merge financial analysis with comedic contemplation in our quest to uncover the merry antics of market trends and financial folly.

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA) from 2014 to 2023 yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128, with an r-squared value of 0.8172392 and a p-value less than 0.01. The results indicate a remarkably strong and statistically significant association between the whimsical insights of "Money Stuff" and the financial rollercoaster that is BBVA's stock price. It's as if every pun in Levine's articles was echoing through the stock market, causing waves of laughter and price changes simultaneously.
Notably, Figure 1 depicts a scatterplot that beautifully encapsulates the harmonious dance between Money Stuff and BBVA stock price. It's almost as if the data points were doing the salsa, perfectly synchronized to the rhythm of Levine's tongue-in-cheek commentaries.
In essence, our findings leave little room for doubt: there's a correlation more compelling than a Shakespearean tragedy unfolding in the stock market. So, the next time someone questions the link between financial humor and stock prices, you can confidently respond with, "Oh, it's all in the Money Stuff!"
The robustness of these results is not to be underestimated. They stand as a testament to the unexpected interplay between financial discourse and market dynamics, a relationship that's as enigmatic as the quest to find a statistically significant result in an ocean of noisy data. It's as if the data were whispering jokes to each other, and the stock prices were merely responding with laughter.
These findings not only shed light on the peculiar marriage of financial humor and market movements but also open the door to a new way of interpreting and perhaps predicting stock price fluctuations. Who knew that behind all the market buzz and trading drama lurked the subtle comedy of Bloomberg's Money Stuff?
Our results offer a fresh perspective on the often serious and intense domain of financial analysis. They invite us to ponder the untold anecdotes hidden within stock charts and financial reports, suggesting that perhaps the stock market isn't so serious after all. It's as though every stock trade carries with it a punchline waiting to be discovered, much like uncovering a statistically significant result in a sea of random variation.
In closing, the data not only speak for themselves but seem to be cracking a few jokes along the way. The connection between Money Stuff and BBVA's stock price is no mere coincidence; it's the punchline to a financial case of mistaken identity.

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Your response should start like this:

[[DISCUSSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[DISCUSSION]]

The results of our study provide compelling evidence of a substantial relationship between Bloomberg's Money Stuff articles and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). Our findings add a touch of whimsy to the often staid world of financial analysis, akin to discovering a clown nose in a sea of business suits.

Leveraging data that would make even Shakespeare blush with envy, our correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 dance hand in hand with prior research. This echoes Smith's elucidation of media narratives and investor sentiment, showing that when it comes to stock prices, the pen might just be mightier than the sword.

Moreover, our discoveries resonate with Doe's exploration of media coverage and market dynamics, affirming that the influence of financial news on stock price movements is not a mere fairy tale. It’s almost as if our findings are the Cinderella slipper that perfectly fits the existing literature.

In a similar vein, Jones' work on insider trading and stock reshuffling has found harmony with our results, as if they were a pair of lovebirds chirping away in the scientific cacophony of financial analysis. It's as if our data is telling us, "Don't be a statistic - join the scientific party and boogie with us!"

The synergy between "Money Stuff" articles and the jazzy movements of BBVA's stock price is nothing short of comically compelling. The data seems to be pulling off the ultimate magic trick, making statistics and stock prices perform a delightful duet that would leave even the most serious of financial analysts chuckling with glee.

In essence, our findings not only corroborate prior research but also add a playful pirouette to the discourse on financial news and stock prices. It's as if our results are whispering, “Who says financial analysis can't have a sense of humor? It's all in the data!" So, the next time you ponder the enigma of market movements, remember - there's more to finance than numbers; there's a punchline waiting to be discovered!


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You are a goofy academic researcher writing an academic paper. You follow the rules, but you throw out convention regularly to make jokes and funny asides.You draft the discussion section of goofy academic research papers that sounds like it belongs based on the title and abstract provided.
User prompt:
Pretend you are an academic researcher. Your writing sounds like it belongs in a medical or economics journal. However, you frequently crack jokes, make puns, or add unexpected twists in your writing.

Please make up a short conclusion of an academic research paper presenting the findings of the connection between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA). Make lots of jokes, goofy observations, and puns. Sneak in some jokes and clever puns about science, research, statistics, and the variables.

Limit your response to 300 tokens. At the very end, assert that no more research is needed in this area.

Here are the title, abstract, introduction, and results sections.
[[TITLE]]
The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance

[[ABSTRACT]]
This study delves into the relationship between the "Money Stuff" articles on insider trading on Bloomberg and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). While financial analysts are often viewed as serious and uptight, we wanted to bring a bit of levity to the world of finance. Leveraging data from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we set out to uncover whether there was a tangible link between the humorous musings of columnist Matt Levine in "Money Stuff" and the gyrations of BBVA's stock price. The results we found were nothing short of comically compelling.

Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2014 to 2023. In other words, there seems to be a strong relationship between the witty banter in Levine's articles and the movements in BBVA's stock price. To put it simply, it appears that while some may consider insider trading a serious matter, the stock market may have a sense of humor after all. So, the next time someone asks you why the stock price of BBVA changed, you can confidently reply, "It's all in the Money Stuff!"

[[INTRDUCTION]]
Introduction
The world of finance often conjures images of starched suits, stern faces, and stock tickers flashing numbers faster than a particle physicist can jot down a quantum equation. However, in the midst of all the seriousness and number crunching, there exists a beacon of levity – "Money Stuff" articles on Bloomberg by the incomparable Matt Levine. In these articles, Levine masterfully melds wit with astute financial insight, creating an oasis of humor in the desert of monetary musings. It is within this unconventional realm of financial discourse that we set out to uncover a connection that is as tantalizing as a freshly baked pie chart – the relationship between "Money Stuff" articles about insider trading and the stock price dance of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, or as we like to affectionately refer to it, the BBVA boogie.
Our aim in this whimsical expedition was to blend the worlds of financial analysis and entertainment, much like blending a fine wine with a classic comedy – a pairing as surprising as a black swan event in a field of white papers. Leveraging the wealth of data buried within Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we embarked on a statistical odyssey to ascertain whether there exists a harmony between the clever quips in "Money Stuff" and the jigs and jives of BBVA's stock price. After all, what could be more thrilling than discovering that the heartbeat of the stock market may be tuned to a comedic rhythm?
In this paper, we present our findings – a symphony of statistics, a ballet of regressions, and a delightful waltz through the world of financial humor. Our analysis uncovered a correlation coefficient that could make even the most stoic of statisticians crack a smile – a robust 0.9040128. Coupled with a p-value that was as small as a molecule of financial data, our results suggest a relationship between the musings of "Money Stuff" and the fluctuations in BBVA's stock price that is as clear as a bar chart in a well-lit room. In simpler terms, it appears that there might be a hidden punchline to the enigma of insider trading and stock prices, like a punchline lurking at the end of a complex financial joke.
Through this research, we hope to inject a dash of humor into the often dour landscape of financial analysis. We also aim to shed light on the quirky interplay between seemingly disparate elements in our quest to unravel the mysteries of the stock market. So, join us as we embark on this adventure into the nexus of finance and frivolity, where the only constants are unpredictability and a good sense of humor. As Matt Levine might say, "Let's march forth and make some joyful statistical noise!"

[[RESULTS]]
The analysis of the relationship between Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA) from 2014 to 2023 yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128, with an r-squared value of 0.8172392 and a p-value less than 0.01. The results indicate a remarkably strong and statistically significant association between the whimsical insights of "Money Stuff" and the financial rollercoaster that is BBVA's stock price. It's as if every pun in Levine's articles was echoing through the stock market, causing waves of laughter and price changes simultaneously.
Notably, Figure 1 depicts a scatterplot that beautifully encapsulates the harmonious dance between Money Stuff and BBVA stock price. It's almost as if the data points were doing the salsa, perfectly synchronized to the rhythm of Levine's tongue-in-cheek commentaries.
In essence, our findings leave little room for doubt: there's a correlation more compelling than a Shakespearean tragedy unfolding in the stock market. So, the next time someone questions the link between financial humor and stock prices, you can confidently respond with, "Oh, it's all in the Money Stuff!"
The robustness of these results is not to be underestimated. They stand as a testament to the unexpected interplay between financial discourse and market dynamics, a relationship that's as enigmatic as the quest to find a statistically significant result in an ocean of noisy data. It's as if the data were whispering jokes to each other, and the stock prices were merely responding with laughter.
These findings not only shed light on the peculiar marriage of financial humor and market movements but also open the door to a new way of interpreting and perhaps predicting stock price fluctuations. Who knew that behind all the market buzz and trading drama lurked the subtle comedy of Bloomberg's Money Stuff?
Our results offer a fresh perspective on the often serious and intense domain of financial analysis. They invite us to ponder the untold anecdotes hidden within stock charts and financial reports, suggesting that perhaps the stock market isn't so serious after all. It's as though every stock trade carries with it a punchline waiting to be discovered, much like uncovering a statistically significant result in a sea of random variation.
In closing, the data not only speak for themselves but seem to be cracking a few jokes along the way. The connection between Money Stuff and BBVA's stock price is no mere coincidence; it's the punchline to a financial case of mistaken identity.

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Your response should start like this:

[[CONCLUSION]]



ChatGPT:

[[CONCLUSION]]

In conclusion, our study has unearthed a connection between the whimsical world of "Money Stuff" and the boogie of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price that is as undeniable as the allure of a data-driven joke. The correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 practically waltzed its way into our statistical hearts, leaving us no choice but to acknowledge its presence with a chuckle and a tip of the statistical hat.

The p-value, lounging comfortably beneath the threshold of 0.01, adds a touch of statistical drama to this comedic saga, akin to a perfectly timed punchline in a stand-up routine. It's as though the data were conspiring to tell us, "There's no such thing as a free lunch or a stock price without a sense of humor!"

Our findings, much like a good joke, offer an unexpected twist to the narrative of financial analysis. They suggest that behind the serious facade of stock prices and insider trading, there exists a whimsical undercurrent, a hidden symphony of jest and jive.

It's safe to say that this research has added a dash of mirth to the traditionally solemn halls of financial discourse. As the curtain falls on this statistical spectacle, we find ourselves waving goodbye to further investigations into this humorous pairing. After all, in the words of Matt Levine, "All good statistical puns have already been taken. They just lack statistical significance!"

No further research is needed in this area; the connection between Money Stuff and BBVA's stock price has been unraveled, leaving us with a statistical punchline that resonates through the financial cosmos. It's time to bid adieu to this comedic grace note in the symphony of finance and move on to our next research endeavor, which will hopefully be equally entertaining and enlightening.


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of academic journals. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding research, scientific, or academic journal that would publish a paper entited The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance. Respond only with the name of a fictional academic journal.

ChatGPT:

The Journal of Financial Humor and Market Analysis


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide fictional names of nonprofit research organizations and associations. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide the name of a funny but plausible sounding nonprofit, academic, or scientific association or organization that would sponsor research that resulted in a paper entited The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance. Respond only with the name of a fictional organization.

ChatGPT:

The Association for Financial Humor and Economic Research


Model: gpt-3.5-turbo-1106
System prompt: You provide potential search keywords separated by commas. You say nothing else, and you do not chat with the user.
User prompt: Please provide potential search keywords for a paper titled The Insider Scoop: Money Stuff Articles and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Stock Price Dance with an abstract of This study delves into the relationship between the "Money Stuff" articles on insider trading on Bloomberg and the stock price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA). While financial analysts are often viewed as serious and uptight, we wanted to bring a bit of levity to the world of finance. Leveraging data from Bloomberg and LSEG Analytics, we set out to uncover whether there was a tangible link between the humorous musings of columnist Matt Levine in "Money Stuff" and the gyrations of BBVA's stock price. The results we found were nothing short of comically compelling.
Our analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.9040128 and a statistically significant p-value of less than 0.01 for the period spanning 2014 to 2023. In other words, there seems to be a strong relationship between the witty banter in Levine's articles and the movements in BBVA's stock price. To put it simply, it appears that while some may consider insider trading a serious matter, the stock market may have a sense of humor after all. So, the next time someone asks you why the stock price of BBVA changed, you can confidently reply, "It's all in the Money Stuff!

ChatGPT:

"Money Stuff" articles, Bloomberg insider trading, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria stock price, financial analysis, stock market correlation, Levine's articles, LSEG Analytics, insider trading humor, stock price movements, stock market sense of humor

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Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading
Detailed data title: Articles published by Matt Levine on Bloomberg.com with 'insider' in the headline or summary.
Source: Bloomberg
Additional Info: All headline and summary text from Bloomberg articles by Matt Levine included

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA)
Detailed data title: Opening price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) on the first trading day of the year
Source: LSEG Analytics (Refinitiv)
Additional Info: Via Microsoft Excel Stockhistory function

See what else correlates with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA)

Correlation r = 0.9040128 (Pearson correlation coefficient)
Correlation is a measure of how much the variables move together. If it is 0.99, when one goes up the other goes up. If it is 0.02, the connection is very weak or non-existent. If it is -0.99, then when one goes up the other goes down. If it is 1.00, you probably messed up your correlation function.

r2 = 0.8172392 (Coefficient of determination)
This means 81.7% of the change in the one variable (i.e., Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA)) is predictable based on the change in the other (i.e., Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading) over the 10 years from 2014 through 2023.

p < 0.01, which is statistically significant(Null hypothesis significance test)
The p-value is 0.00033. 0.0003302992989500430400000000
The p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme. More specifically the p-value is a measure of how probable it is that we would randomly find a result this extreme if we had only tested one pair of variables one time.

But I am a p-villain. I absolutely did not test only one pair of variables one time. I correlated hundreds of millions of pairs of variables. I threw boatloads of data into an industrial-sized blender to find this correlation.

Who is going to stop me? p-value reporting doesn't require me to report how many calculations I had to go through in order to find a low p-value!
On average, you will find a correaltion as strong as 0.9 in 0.033% of random cases. Said differently, if you correlated 3,028 random variables Which I absolutely did.
with the same 9 degrees of freedom, Degrees of freedom is a measure of how many free components we are testing. In this case it is 9 because we have two variables measured over a period of 10 years. It's just the number of years minus ( the number of variables minus one ), which in this case simplifies to the number of years minus one.
you would randomly expect to find a correlation as strong as this one.

[ 0.64, 0.98 ] 95% correlation confidence interval (using the Fisher z-transformation)
The confidence interval is an estimate the range of the value of the correlation coefficient, using the correlation itself as an input. The values are meant to be the low and high end of the correlation coefficient with 95% confidence.

This one is a bit more complciated than the other calculations, but I include it because many people have been pushing for confidence intervals instead of p-value calculations (for example: NEJM. However, if you are dredging data, you can reliably find yourself in the 5%. That's my goal!


All values for the years included above: If I were being very sneaky, I could trim years from the beginning or end of the datasets to increase the correlation on some pairs of variables. I don't do that because there are already plenty of correlations in my database without monkeying with the years.

Still, sometimes one of the variables has more years of data available than the other. This page only shows the overlapping years. To see all the years, click on "See what else correlates with..." link above.
2014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading (Levine articles)4131262034178171213
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA) (Stock price)12.049.617.216.898.525.185.6655.96.16




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  1. Data dredging: I have 25,153 variables in my database. I compare all these variables against each other to find ones that randomly match up. That's 632,673,409 correlation calculations! This is called “data dredging.” Instead of starting with a hypothesis and testing it, I instead abused the data to see what correlations shake out. It’s a dangerous way to go about analysis, because any sufficiently large dataset will yield strong correlations completely at random.
  2. Lack of causal connection: There is probably Because these pages are automatically generated, it's possible that the two variables you are viewing are in fact causually related. I take steps to prevent the obvious ones from showing on the site (I don't let data about the weather in one city correlate with the weather in a neighboring city, for example), but sometimes they still pop up. If they are related, cool! You found a loophole.
    no direct connection between these variables, despite what the AI says above. This is exacerbated by the fact that I used "Years" as the base variable. Lots of things happen in a year that are not related to each other! Most studies would use something like "one person" in stead of "one year" to be the "thing" studied.
  3. Observations not independent: For many variables, sequential years are not independent of each other. If a population of people is continuously doing something every day, there is no reason to think they would suddenly change how they are doing that thing on January 1. A simple Personally I don't find any p-value calculation to be 'simple,' but you know what I mean.
    p-value calculation does not take this into account, so mathematically it appears less probable than it really is.




Try it yourself

You can calculate the values on this page on your own! Try running the Python code to see the calculation results. Step 1: Download and install Python on your computer.

Step 2: Open a plaintext editor like Notepad and paste the code below into it.

Step 3: Save the file as "calculate_correlation.py" in a place you will remember, like your desktop. Copy the file location to your clipboard. On Windows, you can right-click the file and click "Properties," and then copy what comes after "Location:" As an example, on my computer the location is "C:\Users\tyler\Desktop"

Step 4: Open a command line window. For example, by pressing start and typing "cmd" and them pressing enter.

Step 5: Install the required modules by typing "pip install numpy", then pressing enter, then typing "pip install scipy", then pressing enter.

Step 6: Navigate to the location where you saved the Python file by using the "cd" command. For example, I would type "cd C:\Users\tyler\Desktop" and push enter.

Step 7: Run the Python script by typing "python calculate_correlation.py"

If you run into any issues, I suggest asking ChatGPT to walk you through installing Python and running the code below on your system. Try this question:

"Walk me through installing Python on my computer to run a script that uses scipy and numpy. Go step-by-step and ask me to confirm before moving on. Start by asking me questions about my operating system so that you know how to proceed. Assume I want the simplest installation with the latest version of Python and that I do not currently have any of the necessary elements installed. Remember to only give me one step per response and confirm I have done it before proceeding."


# These modules make it easier to perform the calculation
import numpy as np
from scipy import stats

# We'll define a function that we can call to return the correlation calculations
def calculate_correlation(array1, array2):

    # Calculate Pearson correlation coefficient and p-value
    correlation, p_value = stats.pearsonr(array1, array2)

    # Calculate R-squared as the square of the correlation coefficient
    r_squared = correlation**2

    return correlation, r_squared, p_value

# These are the arrays for the variables shown on this page, but you can modify them to be any two sets of numbers
array_1 = np.array([41,31,26,20,34,17,8,17,12,13,])
array_2 = np.array([12.04,9.61,7.21,6.89,8.52,5.18,5.66,5,5.9,6.16,])
array_1_name = "Bloomberg Money Stuff articles about insider trading"
array_2_name = "Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's stock price (BBVA)"

# Perform the calculation
print(f"Calculating the correlation between {array_1_name} and {array_2_name}...")
correlation, r_squared, p_value = calculate_correlation(array_1, array_2)

# Print the results
print("Correlation Coefficient:", correlation)
print("R-squared:", r_squared)
print("P-value:", p_value)



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