Robinhood Markets Inc . doesn’t just sell access to stocks; it sells participation in a story — the story of possibility. As traditional investing blends with the psychology of sports betting, the company stands to remain profitable for one simple reason: people will never stop wanting to play the game. Over the last decade, Robinhood has become the sleek on-ramp to markets that feel more like arenas. Push notifications mimic score updates. Options contracts look like parlays

The Dow hit a record this week. Coca-Cola and 3M delivered sweet surprises, General Motors revved up its forecast, and Wall Street took a victory lap. For a few shining hours, optimism was trending. But records are tricky things. They make us feel secure while quietly asking us to chase more. Like a digital step counter that congratulates you for 10,000 steps, only to reset at midnight, the market’s highs don’t stay high for long. By tomorrow morning, the ticker is reborn—hun