Sat.Sep 07, 2024

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Saturday links: snacking culture

Abnormal Returns

AVs When (and how) human operators step in for driverless cars. (nytimes.com) How self-driving cars could backfire from an environmental perspective. (theverge.com) Transport Electric school buses are the future. (vox.com) A wind-powered cargo ship just crossed the Atlantic. (fastcompany.com) Batteries are coming for your boat. (apnews.com) Fire Building codes need to change to reduce wildfire risks.

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Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 5.4% year-over-year in June; FHFA House Price Index Declined Slightly month-over-month in June

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: House Price Weekend: Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 5.4% year-over-year in June Excerpt: S&P/Case-Shiller released the monthly Home Price Indices for June ("June" is a 3-month average of April, May and June closing prices). June closing prices include some contracts signed in February, so there is a significant lag to this data.

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Big Fed Rate Cuts Are Needed for the Young and the Jobless

Advisor Perspectives

Despite what you may have heard from the doomers, the US labor market is hardly falling apart at the seams. Layoffs are still extraordinarily low and a report Friday showed that the overall unemployment rate slipped to just 4.2%.

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Schedule for Week of September 8, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key economic report this week is the August Consumer Price Index (CPI). -- Monday, September 9th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, September 10th -- 6:00 AM: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for August. 8:00 AM: Corelogic House Price index for July -- Wednesday, September 11th -- 7:00 AM ET: The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the results for the mortgage purchase applications index. 8:30 AM: The Consumer Price Index for August from the BLS.

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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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Accelerate Your Career With the CFP® Fast Track Course

International College of Financial Planning

In the fast-paced world of finance, standing out is critical. Whether you are already a professional in the financial sector or just beginning your journey, earning the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation can be a game-changer. The CFP® Fast Track course offers a quick, efficient pathway to certification, allowing you to accelerate your career in the financial planning industry.

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Kross Limited IPO – GMP, Financials & More

Trade Brains

Kross Retail Company is coming up with its IPO fresh issue of Rs. 250 crores and offer for sale worth Rs. 250 crores, totalling Rs. 500 crores which will open on 9 th September 2024. The issue will close on 11 th September 2024 and be listed on the exchange on 16 th September 2024. In this article, we will look at the Kross Retail IPO Review and analyze its strengths and weaknesses.

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Volatility Strikes in September: Our Thoughts

Advisor Perspectives

We think the decline in the S&P 500 Index on Tuesday may be more technical than fundamental.

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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 Machines Learned to Discover Drugs : The A.I. revolution is coming to a pharmacy near you. ( New Yorker ) • The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Pixar : Revisiting the studio’s early highs (one lunch led to $6B at the box office), creative struggles (stale IP, original flops) and why “Inside Out 2” could trigger a renaissance. ( SatPost by Trung Phan ) • How Lon

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Blue-Chip Company Debt Deluge Hits Record Two-Day Streak

Advisor Perspectives

After two days of record sales in the US blue-chip corporate debt market, another 11 companies are looking to sell bonds on Thursday, and demand for the securities is holding strong by key measures.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Why Now & How: 3 ETF Ways to Access Gold Ahead of Rate Move

Advisor Perspectives

Gold is typically an asset that doesn’t generate yield, but there are ETFs that deliver yield on a gold position through options.

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Portable Alpha: Divorcing and Remarrying Alpha and Beta

Advisor Perspectives

The concept of portable alpha is over 40 years old. And while it has evolved through various forms over that time, it continues to be a valuable portfolio tool for institutional investors. Arguably, the most popular iteration right now is adding alpha expected from hedge funds on top of synthetic beta exposure.

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Voters Love No Tax on Tips, But Split Over $25,000 Housing Help

Advisor Perspectives

Former President Donald Trump’s proposals for targeted tax breaks are resonating with battleground-state voters, who overwhelmingly approve of his ideas to eliminate taxes on tipped income and retirement benefits.

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