Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 11, 2022

variety.com) Economy Initial jobless claims continue to trend higher. (om.co) Streaming Disney ($DIS) is raising streaming prices. variety.com) Why 'Prey' ended up on Hulu and not in theaters. thestreamable.com) Calling for 'peak TV' may be premature. bonddad.blogspot.com) Why inflation is likely to head lower.

Communication 147

Communication Financial Advising Startup Media 147

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 18, 2024

politico.com) Economy There's still no sign of a recession in the data. abnormalreturns.com) Longform links: facilitating communication. (slate.com) Global Japan's government bond yields now exceed China's. ft.com) The West is coming to terms with the extent of Chinese espionage. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.

Assets 278

Assets Financial Advising Communication Banking 278

Abnormal Returns

JULY 19, 2024

bloomberg.com) Economy Derek Thompson talks 'harsh economic truths' with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee. theringer.com) Julia LaRoche talks with Tyler Cowen about how AI will change society and the economy. youtube.com) James Pethokoukis talks with Mike Goff about the state of US nuclear power.

Economics 261

Economics Startup Communication Economy 261

Calculated Risk

AUGUST 7, 2024

percent, reaching its lowest level since May 2023, following doveish communication from the Federal Reserve and a weak jobs report, which added to increased concerns of an economy slowing more rapidly than expected,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist. “As The 30-year fixed rate fell to 6.55

Communication 336

Communication Government Economy Sales 336

A Wealth of Common Sense

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Facebook, Google and Netflix are in the communications sector. And that number is probably understating things since many of the biggest companies aren’t technically in the tech sector. Amazon and Tesla are two of the biggest holdings in the consumer discretionary sector.

Economy 145

Economy Communication Numbers Marketing 145

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 3, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that 'startup' custodian Altruist has completed a $169 million fundraising round as it continues to rebuild the RIA custodial tech stack layer-by-layer while positioning itself as the biggest RIA custodian built from scratch and solely for advisors – which, while making it the clear #3 custodian behind (..)

Risk Tolerance 246

Risk Tolerance Communication Startup Financial Planning 246

Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

(newcomer.co) Startups often fail to prioritize the communication function. rogersplanning.blogspot.com) Economy Weekly initial unemployment claims have stopped going down. rogersplanning.blogspot.com) Economy Weekly initial unemployment claims have stopped going down. hbr.org) Return stacking ETFs are now live.

Financial Advising 246

Financial Advising Startup Communication Economy 246

Abnormal Returns

APRIL 21, 2024

npr.org) Economy Why wealth inequality is growing. disciplinefunds.com) The Fed's communication regime is a mess. (npr.org) Cellphone data shows people go to church less they claim. nber.org) How book bans have spread across America. downtownjoshbrown.com) Why the Fed focuses on core inflation.

Financial Advising 278

Financial Advising Taxes Communication Manufacturing 278

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

sportico.com) Economy National homebuilder confidence dropped in November. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Apple ($AAPL) is planning to adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard. (washingtonpost.com) Why so many cars get 'totaled' by insurance adjusters these days. theverge.com)

Asset Allocation 264

Asset Allocation Financial Advising Insurance Communication 264

Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

macworld.com) Economy James Surowiecki, "Fed chairs don’t just have to be good at making policy. They now also have to be good at communicating. msn.com) CEOs are at-risk of getting caught flat-footed if the economy re-accelerates. (sixcolors.com) Four big macro risks for Apple ($AAPL).

Financial Advising 244

Financial Advising Advertising Communication Economy 244

The Big Picture

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The Hustle ). • What Is the Bond Market Saying About the Economy? A Wealth of Common Sense ) see also After a Terrible Year for Bonds, the Outlook Is Better : October capped their worst 12-month period ever, and the economy is under pressure. Will American music fans ever see anything better? ( New York Times ). • Gen Z came to ‘slay.’

Math 306

Math Economy Communication Economics 306

Calculated Risk

JULY 5, 2023

Given the continued strength in labor market conditions and the resilience of consumer spending, however, the staff saw the possibility of the economy continuing to grow slowly and avoiding a downturn as almost as likely as the mild‑recession baseline.

Economics 305

Economics Banking Communication Economy 305

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 14, 2023

As a financial advisor, it’s crucial to effectively communicate this event to your clients to help them understand the potential impact it may have on their investments and overall financial well-being. Proactive communication is good client service. Does this level of communication feel overwhelming? Provide context.

Communication 98

Communication Banking Clients Financial Advisor 98

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 16, 2023

wsj.com) Economy Home sales have fallen off the table in 2023. om.co) Five insights from "Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World" by Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink. (ft.com) Working in Hong Kong is no longer worth the risk for many companies. wired.com)

Financial Advising 273

Financial Advising Media Communication Banking 273

Calculated Risk

OCTOBER 30, 2022

In our view, based on the median policy rate path as expressed in the September SEPs and communication from some FOMC participants like San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly, the committee is likely to engage in a debate on the appropriateness of slowing the pace of policy rate hikes beginning in December. June 2022 1.5

Banking 345

Banking Communication Economy Economics 345

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 29, 2024

Also in industry news this week: With the new “T+1” rules for trade settlements will go into effect in late May, the SEC has issued a risk alert for broker-dealers and RIAs outlining the requirements they face and areas of focus for the regulator during upcoming examinations A recent survey suggests that while client satisfaction with their (..)

Financial Planner 244

Financial Planner Insurance Coverage Financial Advisor Communication 244

Abnormal Returns

MARCH 12, 2023

theatlantic.com) Economy The jobs market is simultaneously hot and cold. tker.co) Five reasons why pundits continue to underestimate the economy including 'Covid's effects are weird and wild and hard to understand.' nytimes.com) Offices were built to facilitate communication. drorpoleg.com)

Financial Advising 246

Financial Advising Banking Startup Economy 246

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This month's edition kicks off with the news that custodial platform Altruist is eliminating the $1 per account monthly fee for its portfolio management and reporting technology for advisors on its platform, which on the one hand suggests that the economies of scale Altruist has achieved in the wake of its move to become a fully self-clearing custodian (..)

Communication 246

Communication Portfolio Management Clients Tax Planning 246

Abnormal Returns

MARCH 14, 2023

(ft.com) SVB failed in its communication strategy. engadget.com) Economy February CPI showed 6.0% axios.com) Venture capital There's no way other banks will be as startup-friendly as SVB. news.crunchbase.com) Y Combinator is getting out of the business of late state investing. nytimes.com) What's new in GPT-4.

Startup 244

Startup Financial Guidance Financial Advising Banking 244

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 8, 2023

hollywoodreporter.com) Economy Derek Thompson talks the housing market with Mark Zandi, the chief economist of Moody’s Analytics. infiniteloopspodcast.com) Matt Reustle talks Charter Communications ($CHTR) with Tony Coniaris and John Sitarz of Oakmark Funds.

Advertising 260

Advertising Communication Banking Economy 260

Abnormal Returns

MARCH 23, 2023

cnbc.com) The banking crisis highlights the importance of good, clear communication. businessinsider.com) Economy Weekly initial unemployment claims are not going higher. (theatlantic.com) Charles Schwab ($SCHW) is now the 10th largest bank in the U.S. wsj.com) JP Morgan Chase ($JPM) is buying startup analytics platform Aumni.

Financial Advising 237

Financial Advising Startup Banking Communication 237

Calculated Risk

JULY 3, 2024

Some participants suggested that further clarity about the FOMC's reaction function might be provided by communications that emphasized the Committee's data-dependent approach, with monetary policy decisions being conditional on the evolution of the economy rather than being on a preset path. emphasis added

Transportation 227

Transportation Food Communication Economics 227

Calculated Risk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

On the meeting this week from BofA: " We expect the Fed to stay on hold at the September FOMC meeting , consistent with recent Fed communications and current market pricing. Since the last projections were released, the economy has performed better than the FOMC expected, and inflation was slightly below expectations. March 2023 0.0

Banking 288

Banking Economics Economy Communication 288

Calculated Risk

MAY 24, 2023

debt ceiling and communication from several Federal Reserve officials last week, which sent Treasury yields higher, along with mortgage rates. Economic data released over the past week have also pointed to a still-resilient economy. Added Kan, “Investors remained attuned to the uncertainty around the U.S.

Communication 246

Communication Economy Economics Sales 246

Abnormal Returns

APRIL 29, 2024

ft.com) Economy Why goods inflation could be headed higher. apolloacademy.com) Covid had huge impacts on the economy and it has taken time to reverse them. stayathomemacro.substack.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Adviser links: communication skills. (bloomberg.com) Keeping everyone in an IPO happy is a tricky business.

Financial Advising 147

Financial Advising Startup Communication Economy 147

The Big Picture

MARCH 6, 2024

So, the Fed needs to have a sense of where things are headed with inflation — because rates are a tool that takes a little bit for it to work its way through the economy. It was a kind of slow burn on the economy. Yes, and so that had, that was, shutting down a 20 trillion-plus economy is just unfathomable.

Economy 279

Economy Food Communication Consulting 279

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 13, 2024

Put another way, the advicer has a pricing problem and hopes that the economies of scale can correct for not charging enough. The first is based on the fear that, if the advicer introduces a new service, scaling it will be difficult because the margins are too low.

Professional Services 189

Professional Services Financial Advice Clients Communication 189

Abnormal Returns

MAY 19, 2023

blairbellecurve.com) Economy Q2 GDP is trending around 2%. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media How AI can subtly influence you and your communications. (commonwealmagazine.org) Debt limit Anything can happen over the short term. The long term is another issue. podcasts.apple.com) Housing sales have bottomed. Have prices?

Financial Advising 130

Financial Advising Advertising Communication Media 130

Abnormal Returns

MAY 10, 2023

vox.com) Economy April CPI came in at 0.4% wsj.com) Microsoft 365 users spend most of their communicating. (restofworld.org) Ukraine How Ukrainians are transforming off the shelf drones into lethal weapons. nytimes.com) How Russia's war has transformed/destroyed the city of Kharkiv. driven, in part, by shelter prices. axios.com)

Financial Advising 130

Financial Advising Startup Communication Media 130

The Big Picture

JULY 21, 2023

disinflation sweeps through 2023, without a cratering of employment or the wider economy so far, the narrative is shifting again – and encouraging hopes that bruising central bank tightening may be short-lived too. My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Inflation undershoot? Narrative shifts again. But as impressive U.S.

Engineering 239

Engineering Valuation Communication Media 239

The Big Picture

MARCH 4, 2025

Previously she was co-head of the bank’s Innovation Economy Group. Alright, so, so you go from public finance, how did you evolve towards co-head of innovation economy? So Barry Ritholtz : Let’s talk about your dual role, your, your co-head of innovation economy and your head of specialized industries.

Banking 130

Banking Economy Startup Marketing 130

Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Gómez author of "Junk Food Politics: How Beverage and Fast Food Industries Are Reshaping Emerging Economies." vox.com) Why Russians mistakenly think Telegram is a secure means of communication. Books An excerpt from "A Hacker's Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society’s Rules, and How to Bend them Back" by Bruce Schneier.

Food 130

Food Communication Economy Accounting 130

Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 8, 2022

(thediff.co) Startups On the value of bring angels onto your cap table with a background in marketing and communications. ft.com) Economy Some anecdotal evidence that the hiring situation in the U.S. hunterwalk.medium.com) How to best structure a bridge loan for a venture-backed startup. avc.com) How to design a referral program.

Startup 130

Startup Financial Advising Communication Media 130

The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Carson ) • Don’t believe what anyone says about the economy. Washington Post ) but see also One plausible explanation for this too-good-to-be-true economy : The most plausible explanation of all is that the pandemic and subsequent recovery were so unusual that the normal rules of economics don’t apply. Including me. Will it last?

License 147

License Economy Numbers Communication 147

David Nelson

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Led Zeppelin’s Communication Breakdown was the quintessential rock song with two lines of lyrics that set the tone for what’s taking place in the communication sector this year. Communication breakdown, it’s always the same Havin’ a nervous breakdown, a-drive me insane Every U.S. Look to China for a parallel.

Communication 98

Communication Math Economy Management 98

Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 26, 2022

wired.com) Economy The Fed is not done with its inflation-fighting efforts. vice.com) All communication is lossy. (axios.com) Housing Home Partners of America is going to stop buying houses in a number of markets. msn.com) Adam Neumann isn't the only person trying to reinvent housing. tker.co) Have commodity prices already peaked?

Financial Advising 130

Financial Advising Communication Media Economy 130

The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

My morning train reads: • The Economy Is Great. Wall Street Journal ) • The Bond Market, a Sleeping Giant, Awakes : Soaring interest rates have the power to alter the direction of the economy and command the attention of Washington, our columnist says. ( Why Are Americans in Such a Rotten Mood?

Advertising 130

Advertising Portfolio Management Economy Food 130