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Saturday links: pressure changes

Abnormal Returns

Hybrids Another sign that hybrid vehicles are a hot commodity. (heatmap.news) Things a potential hybrid buyer should keep in mind. (wsj.com) Plug-in hybrids help the environment if you actually plug them in. (advisorperspectives.com) Autos Tesla's ($TSLA) path to EV dominance has hit a speed bump. (wsj.com) Electric car companies are just car companies.

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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: • This is the most consequential technology in America: (Spoiler alert: It’s YouTube.) It’s the most popular social app and music service, the healthiest economy on the internet and AI training fuel. ( Washington Post ) • What I Learned from Daniel Kahneman.

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Enjoy Cheaper Rent While You Can. It Won’t Last.

Advisor Perspectives

he current state of the market for renters is akin to being in the eye of a multi-year hurricane. Rents surged in 2021 and 2022, driving a wave of apartment construction that helped to stabilize or even lower prices this year.

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Update: At the Money

The Big Picture

I wanted to share a few thoughts about the new podcast we formally launched in December of last year, At the Money. The idea behind the show: Short, focused conversations with experts about any and all issues that affect you and your money, from spending it to investing it. Think of it as a guided tour of key ideas, sherpaed with the experts who I believe add enormous value to our understanding of how humans do behave — and should behave — around money.

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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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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Current State of the Housing Market

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-April 2024 • Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-April 2024 • 2nd Look at Local Housing Markets in March • An Update on the House Price Battle Royale: Low Inventory vs Affordability • 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in March This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.

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Schedule for Week of April 14, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key reports this week are March Retail Sales, Housing Starts and Existing Home Sales. For manufacturing, the March Industrial Production report, and NY and Philly Fed surveys will be released this week. -- Monday, April 15th -- 8:30 AM: Retail sales for March is scheduled to be released. The consensus is for a 0.3% increase in retail sales. This graph shows the year-over-year change in retail sales and food service (ex-gasoline) since 1993.

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What Is Bullish Marubozu Candlestick Pattern And How To Trade?

Trade Brains

Bullish Marubozu Candlestick Pattern: Traders and speculators rely on technical analysis to analyze and predict the future movement of the price in the market. Candlestick patterns are a part of technical analysis preferred by traders to understand and predict the future price movement in securities. Here in this article, we will discuss the Bullish Marubozu Candlestick Pattern with its meaning, formation, and how to set up a trade with the pattern formation.

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Can Europe’s Economy Exceed Expectations in 2024?

Advisor Perspectives

Germany’s ongoing economic weakness suggests that the European Union’s long-term economic slump is not likely to end anytime soon. But with traditional laggards like Italy and France showing signs of recovery, and Central and East European members performing well, the bloc’s economic outlook could still take a turn for the better.

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By Request: Public and Private Sector Payroll Jobs During Presidential Terms

Calculated Risk

Note: I used to post this monthly, but I stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. I've received a number of requests lately to post this again, so here is another update of tracking employment during Presidential terms. We frequently use Presidential terms as time markers - we could use Speaker of the House, Fed Chair, or any other marker. Important: There are many differences between these periods.

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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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Your Plug-In Hybrid SUV Won’t Save the Planet

Advisor Perspectives

Back when the electric vehicles revolution appeared unshakable and Tesla Inc. was valued at more than $1 trillion, few of us gave much thought to hybrids. But amid consumer wariness about EVs’ driving range and insufficient public recharging infrastructure, vehicles that combine a combustion engine and electric motor are back in fashion, at least for now.

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The Revolution Will Be Digitized: How AI And Bitcoin Are Transforming Our World

Advisor Perspectives

Artificial intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin were top of mind at Paris Blockchain Week, where I had the privilege of presenting to an enthusiastic crowd. The blockchain and digital assets event, held beneath the world-famous Louvre Museum, attracted close to 10,000 people, an impressive 25% increase over last year, as Bitcoin traded near its all-time high and AI dominated headlines.

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Dividends on Offense

Advisor Perspectives

This week continues our series on dividends and dividend growth stocks. This is one part of my strategy to try to get through what I see as a coming crisis by the end of the decade with as much of my buying power as intact as possible.

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