Sat.Jun 01, 2024

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Saturday links: what’s working

Abnormal Returns

Solar power If solar energy keeps getting cheaper, what opportunities does it open up? (caseyhandmer.wordpress.com) How Dominion Energy largely shut down new solar projects in Virginia. (wapo.st) Energy The U.S. forgot how to build nuclear power. (theatlantic.com) Better technology is making for cheaper geothermal energy. (thecooldown.com) Red tape is the biggest obstacle to building more offshore wind power.

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3 Reasons to Get Back to Bonds After the Cash Craze

Advisor Perspectives

Cash has a place in portfolios, but bonds are a better choice for locking in yields, boosting return potential and providing diversification benefits. If you still have a pile of cash on the sidelines, there are strong reasons to consider putting some of it back to work in bonds.

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Schedule for Week of June 2, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key report scheduled for this week is the May employment report. Other key reports include the May ISM Manufacturing, Vehicle Sales and April trade balance. -- Monday, June 3rd -- 10:00 AM: ISM Manufacturing Index for May. The consensus is for the ISM to be at 49.7, up from 49.2 in April. 10:00 AM: Construction Spending for April. The consensus is for a 0.2% increase in construction spending.

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AI Might Just Save the Middle Class

Advisor Perspectives

If all the tasks that made ancient Greece tick were automated — from churning out chariots to crafting ceramic vases — it wouldn’t transform the place into Singapore.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Don't Get Inflation Wrong

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Barron's had a short article about replacing 60/40 with 60/30/10 due to inflation. I'm always going to want to dig into an article like that. In this case the the idea was 60% in equities, 30% in bonds and 10% in TIPS. TIPS or treasury inflation protected securities are conceptually straight forward. In addition to an interest payment, the price gets adjusted higher at the rate of reported headline inflation.

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: House Price Index Up 6.5% year-over-year in March

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: Click on graph for larger image. • Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 6.5% year-over-year in March • Inflation Adjusted House Prices 2.2% Below Peak • Fannie and Freddie: Single Family Serious Delinquency Rate Decreased in April, Multi-family Increased Slightly • Final Look at Local Housing Markets in April and a Look Ahead to May Sales This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housin

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UBS Completes Historic Takeover as Credit Suisse Ceases to Exist

Advisor Perspectives

UBS Group AG completed the historic acquisition of its former rival Credit Suisse, marking a new chapter for the Swiss financial sector as the defunct bank has formally ceased to exist.

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10 Weekend Reads

The Big Picture

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How Rage, Boredom and WallStreetBets Created a New Generation of Young American Traders : WallStreetBets, the bizarre and often offensive message board that Rogozinski started on Reddit, would eventually come to occupy a key position at the center of a movement that turned millions of young Americans into investors and traders.

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China’s Policy Inflection Point Arrives

Advisor Perspectives

Andy Rothman says China’s moves to address key challenges in its housing sector mark a significant shift from its stance of downplaying problems and signal that further positive macro measures may be on the way.

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Auditpalooza: Rocking the Month-End Close Audit

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

A good, fast, clean audit leads to a happy work life. Join us in this one-hour webinar, where we share the best ways to prepare and conduct your audit process to maximize audit satisfaction and minimize administrative time in month-end close and financial reporting. Learning objectives: This course objective is to review leading practices to maximize audit success.

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Inflation Takes Three Years to Fall to 2% in Cleveland Fed Model

Advisor Perspectives

Inflation may not return to the US central bank’s 2% target until mid-2027, according to research from Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

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Private Credit Outlook 2024: Navigating Through Credit Opportunities

Advisor Perspectives

Three key reasons why investors should consider allocating capital to private credit for substantial and differentiated returns.

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Renewable Energy ETFs Ride Wave of AI Optimism

Advisor Perspectives

Renewable energy ETFs are making a comeback after a dismal showing in the first half of the year, fueled by the rising tide of bullishness over artificial intelligence.

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Blockchain, AI Could Be Dynamic Duo

Advisor Perspectives

One pairing of disruptive technologies that could ascend to an enviable status is artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain.

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Benchmarking ROI with Forrester: Measuring the Success of Finance Transformation

Finance Transformation Myths Busted Over 75% of organizations struggle to define the right success metrics to benchmark the impact of their finance transformation investment. Whether you are just initiating your digital transformation journey or planning to pitch your next AI project to leadership, without the right metrics and a rigorous tracking process - all your efforts might go to waste!