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Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

Top clicks this week The U.S. is in the midst of an 'epic bull market.' (awealthofcommonsense.com) Don't ever hand your phone over to the police. (theverge.com) The time to prepare for a bear market is before it is on the horizon. (optimisticallie.com) Are small cap stocks declining in quality? (advisorperspectives.com) Earnings are the most important driver of stock prices.

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A Little Money Perspective

A Wealth of Common Sense

The world has never been better but it feels like things are getting worse. We see so much more bad stuff than previous generations because of our access to a limitless amount of information. Don’t get me wrong — we have a lot of problems and always will. But things are much better than the headlines would have you believe.

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Sunday links: holding on a little longer

Abnormal Returns

Strategy If diversification is good, why not diversify globally? (humbledollar.com) Don't make your investing more complicated than it needs to be. (flyoverstocks.com) Investing doesn't need to be flashy to succeed. (jridley.substack.com) Buffered ETFs Buffered ETFs are popular, but they are complicated and come with real tradeoffs. (wsj.com) The pros and cons of buffered ETFs.

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Elevate your career with favorite MDRT videos and success stories

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Antoinette Tuscano, MDRT senior content specialist Putting clients first and being knowledgeable is a given for MDRT members. Yet, it can take more than that for financial advisors to achieve their loftiest goals. It’s often about a set of beliefs and consistent action powered by processes that gives goals momentum. In these MDRT meeting presentations popular on YouTube, watch what made a difference for MDRT members from around the world and start reaching your highest goals.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

Top clicks this week The U.S. is in the midst of an 'epic bull market.' (awealthofcommonsense.com) Don't ever hand your phone over to the police. (theverge.com) The time to prepare for a bear market is before it is on the horizon. (optimisticallie.com) Are small cap stocks declining in quality? (advisorperspectives.com) Earnings are the most important driver of stock prices.

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Private Equity-Backed Texas Housing Development Taps Muni Market

Advisor Perspectives

In suburban Texas, a neighborhood complete with an amphitheater, dance hall and goat farm is scheduled to be erected 40 miles from Houston’s downtown — providing municipal-bond investors a window to bet on one of the fastest-growing areas of the US.

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Moody's: Retail Vacancy Rate Decreased Slightly in Q3

Calculated Risk

Note: I covered apartments and offices in the newsletter: Moody's: Apartment Vacancy Rate Unchanged in Q3; Office Vacancy Rate at Record High From Moody’s Analytics economists: Multifamily Performance Steadied, Office Stress Continued to Manifest, Retail Vacancy Declined, And Industrial Cooled Down The Q3 2024 data indicated a slight decrease in the longstanding 10.4% vacancy rate for the retail sector, dropping to 10.3% this quarter.

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Tata motors vs Mahindra & Mahindra – Who will win the automobile war?

Trade Brains

In India, vehicles are essential for daily life. Tractors help farmers transport their goods to markets, while cars allow families to travel easily. Together, they connect rural and urban areas, supporting both agriculture and city living. Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra stand at the forefront of this automotive evolution. Their rivalry reflects broader trends in innovation and consumer preference.

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Another Huge Fund You've Probably Never Heard Of

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

A few days ago we looked at the Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF (QDPL) as being a very big fund that most people probably haven't heard of. The iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) is another $500 million fund that I doubt too many people have heard of. It was mentioned in Barron's. Despite the name it is more than just dividends, it is share buybacks combined with dividends.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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El-Erian Warns Fed After Jobs Data: ‘Inflation Is Not Dead’

Advisor Perspectives

Mohamed El-Erian says the Federal Reserve needs to renew its focus on its fight against rising prices after September’s surprisingly hot jobs report served as a reminder that “inflation is not dead.

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10 Sunday Reads

The Big Picture

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Fox News: The Engine of Disinformation That Shaped and Shattered America : From the moment it launched, Fox News wasn’t interested in being a conservative counterweight to the so-called liberal media. It set out to create an alternate universe where facts were malleable, and the truth was whatever kept its audience hooked.

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OpenAI Gets $4 Billion in Credit on Top of $6.6 Billion Fundraise

Advisor Perspectives

OpenAI has tapped global banks for a $4 billion revolving line of credit on top of its recent $6.6 billion fundraising, building a massive war chest to stay ahead in the costly race to develop more sophisticated artificial intelligence.

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Bad Polling is a Behavioral Problem

The Big Picture

One source of annoyance over the past year has been the blind media parroting of national and local polling. These are presented without context, framing, and, most importantly, an acknowledgment of the past track record—just blind repetition of useless “data.” By failing to mention pollsters’ track records, the media presents a wildly distorted view of future election results.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Traders Rip Up Bets on Big Fed Cuts as Jobs Data Hits Bonds

Advisor Perspectives

Traders slashed their bets on the pace of future Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts after September US employment data blew past estimates and signaled a robust hiring trend.

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Registered Investment Advisors - Turning Autumn Into Assets: Strategies for October’s Bounty

Advisor Perspectives

For registered investment advisors and others who provide financial advice, autumn is the start of a season loaded with opportunity.

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2 Intermediate Bond Options for Immediate Consideration

Advisor Perspectives

If the risk of stepping too far out into the yield curve is too much to bear, consider using intermediate bond options.

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Tactical Rules Remain Bullish

Advisor Perspectives

Flashing green light – crowd will determine path forward.

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Crafting Impact: Revenue Growth And Efficiency For Finance Professionals

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.