Every few seconds it changes - up an eighth, down ...

Who said "Every few seconds it changes - up an eighth, down ... "?

"Every few seconds it changes - up an eighth, down ... " is one of a famous quotes by Ted Turner. Complete quote is as follows;
"Every few seconds it changes - up an eighth, down an eighth - it's like playing a slot machine. I lose $20 million, I gain $20 million."

What is "Every few seconds it changes - up an eighth, down ... "?

"Every few seconds it changes - up an eighth, down an eighth - it's like playing a slot machine. I lose $20 million, I gain $20 million." This is a quote by Ted Turner which is about . He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success.

What does "Every few seconds it changes - up an eighth, down ... " mean?

This quote is primarily about business although it also includes other themes like . It is attributed to Ted Turner. Complete quote is as follows;
"Every few seconds it changes - up an eighth, down an eighth - it's like playing a slot machine. I lose $20 million, I gain $20 million."