Abnormal Returns
JULY 6, 2024
Autos How 'electric trees' could allow for charging on city streets. (thecooldown.com) Where an EV saves you money, by state. (axios.com) Why choose a self-driving taxi? (fastcompany.com) Energy Clean energy is being transported over even longer distances. (wsj.com) What's the ideal temperature to set your AC? (vox.com) Solar panels need regular maintenance.
The Big Picture
JULY 6, 2024
Source: New York Times The NYT: The final votes in Britain’s parliamentary elections are still being counted, but one thing is crystal clear: After 14 years in power, the Conservative Party is out. More than that: It’s been thoroughly punished by the British public, reduced to barely 120 seats, the party’s worst result in its history. Several prominent figures — including former Prime Minister Liz Truss — lost their seats.
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Calculated Risk
JULY 6, 2024
At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: Click on graph for larger image. • FHFA’s National Mortgage Database: Outstanding Mortgage Rates, LTV and Credit Scores • Moody's: Apartment Vacancy Rate Unchanged in Q2; Office Vacancy Rate at New Record High • ICE Mortgage Monitor: Existing Home Inventory Surges in Florida and Texas • Asking Rents Mostly Unchanged Year-over-year • Final Look at Local Housing Markets in May and a Look Ahead to June Sales This is usually published 4 to 6 t
The Big Picture
JULY 6, 2024
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • These people still believe in democracy (little d) and are working to keep it. On this July 4th holiday, America’s system of democracy is under threat. These people are working to keep it alive and well. ( USA Today ) • The Fried Chicken Sandwich Wars Are More Cutthroat Than Ever Before : Here’s why everyone from fast-casual chains to chefs at Michelin-starred resta
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Trade Brains
JULY 6, 2024
Bearish Tri-Star Candlestick Pattern: In the world of technical analysis, candlestick patterns play a pivotal role in helping traders predict future price movements of securities. Each pattern contains significant information about the market’s direction. Among different candlestick patterns present, one such significant triple candlestick pattern is the “Bearish Tri-Star” candlestick pattern.
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Calculated Risk
JULY 6, 2024
The key report this week is June CPI. Fed Chair Powell testifies on the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. -- Monday, July 8th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, July 9th -- 6:00 AM ET: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for June. 10:00 AM: Testimony, Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress , Before the U.S.
Trade Brains
JULY 6, 2024
Following India’s independence, the government began nationalising some companies and even establishing its own, known as Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), to regain public trust. These government-backed companies went on to become one of the top competitors for private businesses. As a result, PSUs have become a household name and hold significant value in the eyes of the general public.
Advisor Perspectives
JULY 6, 2024
US Treasuries gained, pushing yields lower, after a mixed report on the US labor market left traders holding tight to bets that Federal Reserve officials will lower interest rates this year.
Advisor Perspectives
JULY 6, 2024
Having hit 31 record highs since January and up more than 15% year to date, the S&P 500 is off to its best start to the year since 2019 and the best start to an election year ever, driven by mega-cap tech stocks and artificial intelligence (AI) tailwinds.
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Advisor Perspectives
JULY 6, 2024
An extended period of calm means investors must be vigilant and not become complacent. However, it's not necessarily a harbinger of an impending volatility event.
Advisor Perspectives
JULY 6, 2024
Tesla Inc. shares are set to extend gains for an eighth consecutive session on Friday, putting the stock of the world’s most valuable automaker on track to turn positive for the year.
Advisor Perspectives
JULY 6, 2024
MegazoneCloud Corp. has selected firms including a unit of JPMorgan Chase & Co. to help it kickstart an initial public offering that could value one of Asia’s biggest cloud and AI services companies at several billion dollars.
Advisor Perspectives
JULY 6, 2024
Between McDonald’s $5 value meal, Taco Bell’s $7 cravings box and budget breakfasts from Starbucks and Wendy’s Co., fast food chains are fighting hard to win over hungry Americans this summer. Why now? It comes down to price-sensitive customers voting with their wallets and forcing companies to chase traffic to grow revenue and profits.
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Advisor Perspectives
JULY 6, 2024
In trying to block China’s climb up the ladder of technological sophistication, the US may inadvertently be giving its rival a hand up.
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