Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Autos The minivan was the perfect family vehicle. Why it became passe. (msn.com) Some automation that is happening short of autonomous vehicles. (freethink.com) How GM ($GM) EVs can access Superchargers. (theverge.com) The most reliable auto brands according to CR. (visualcapitalist.com) Transport Why freight trains are getting longer. (wsj.com) The unanticipated challenges of switching to electric buses.
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • America may be on the brink of an epic vibe shift : Stock prices at records, gas prices falling, and the Fed is cutting. Will it be enough to lift the sour consumer mood that set in during the pandemic? ( Sherwood ) • The Mr. Beast Memo is a Guide to the Gen Z Workforce: Mr.
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Trade Brains
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
India’s business landscape is buzzing with excitement. Big companies are preparing to showcase their star players in the stock market. There’s something for everyone, from electric cars to green energy, from loans to insurance. These upcoming IPOs aren’t just about raising money. They’re about shaping India’s economic future.
Calculated Risk
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: Click on graph for larger image. • NAR: Existing-Home Sales Decreased to 3.86 million SAAR in August • Housing Starts Increased to 1.356 million Annual Rate in August • Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-September 2024 • Q2 Update: Delinquencies, Foreclosures and REO • Lawler: Early Read on Existing Home Sales in August This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housi
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Discipline Funds
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Here are some things I think I am thinking about this weekend. 1) Are Short-term Rates Forecasting a Recession? Here’s a chart that’s been floating around a lot and I think it communicates a very common myth about how the bond market works. The chart shows the 2 year note vs the Fed Funds Rate. Now, if you looked at this chart throughout history you might be inclined to think that the 2 year leads the FFR.
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Trade Brains
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Reliance Infrastructure Limited is a prominent player in India’s power and construction sectors. The company has a rich history and ambitious plans but now must navigate financial losses and operational disputes. Recent efforts to reduce debt and resolve disputes have shown promise, yet the future remains uncertain. The question arises: What is the road ahead of Reliance Infrastructure Limited?
Random Roger's Retirement Planning
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
The Stone Ridge ETFs that seek to annuitize income streams via a longevity pool have hit the market. They seem to be complicated and I have yet to dig in but it appears they switched formats from using traditional mutual funds that can't be sold once holders reached 80 to this ETF format that switches to a closed end fund for the distribution phase.
Validea
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
The “Magnificent 7” has become a popular term on Wall Street, referring to seven large technology companies that have dominated stock market returns in recent years: Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Tesla. These companies have been at the forefront of technological innovation, disrupting traditional industries and shaping the digital landscape.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
With the decision on Wednesday to lower interest rates (for the first time since March of 2020) by a substantial 50 basis points (bps), rather than the 25 bps cut we typically see at the beginning of an easing cycle, the Fed is showing confidence that the disinflation trend will continue.
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.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
It’s understandable that bank regulators, facing zealous industry opposition, are retreating from their effort to require the biggest lenders to fund their assets with more equity. After all, there hasn’t been a major blowup in 18 months and the banks insist they have more than enough capital.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Earlier this month, OpenAI released its most-advanced models yet, saying they had the ability to “reason” and solve complex math and coding problems. The industry-leading startup, valued at some $150 billion, also acknowledged that they raised the risk artificial intelligence could be misused to create biological weapons.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Sometimes that means lower priority tasks fall through the cracks. Here are four tips for managing procrastination tendencies.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
What history can tell us about seasonal returns.
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