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Schedule for Week of April 28, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key report scheduled for this week is the April employment report. Other key reports include February Case-Shiller house prices, April vehicle sales, and the March trade balance. The FOMC meets this week and no change to policy is expected. For manufacturing, the April Dallas Fed manufacturing survey, and the ISM index will be released. -- Monday, April 29th -- 10:30 AM: Dallas Fed Survey of Manufacturing Activity for April. -- Tuesday, April 30th -- 9:00 AM: S&P/Case-Shiller House Price

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Saturday links: a generous act of faith

Abnormal Returns

EVs Battery recycling improves the case for EVs. (bloomberg.com) Google Maps will soon have better charging station data. (electrek.co) Mercedes Benz has unveiled an EV version of the G wagon. (engadget.com) Honda ($HMC) is building out its EV capacity in North America. (cnbc.com) Transport An increasing proportion of used car sales now happen online.

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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: • We might be closer to changing course on climate change than we realized : Greenhouse gas emissions might have already peaked. Now they need to fall — fast. ( Vox ) • Tesla Is Not the Next Ford. It’s the Next Con Ed. Elon Musk’s EV empire is crumbling.

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: New Home Sales Increase to 693,000 Annual Rate in March

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • New Home Sales Increase to 693,000 Annual Rate in March • Lawler: Observations on the Recent Surge in Net International Migration • Fannie and Freddie: Single Family Serious Delinquency Rate Decreased, Multi-family Decreased in March • Final 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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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Bearish Thrusting Candlestick Pattern – Formation And Trading Ideas

Trade Brains

Bearish Thrusting Candlestick Pattern: Technical analysis is a key method for market participants speculating on the movement in the price of stock. It consists of multiple methods to predict price movement. These methods were developed based on the historical reaction and movement of prices. One of the methods used in technical analysis is analyzing the candlestick patterns.

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Apple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for iPhone Generative AI Features

Advisor Perspectives

Apple Inc. has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the startup’s technology to power some new features coming to the iPhone later this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Wall Street Humbled as Fast-Reversing Markets Confound the Pros

Advisor Perspectives

With inflation up, economic growth down and two-year Treasury yields testing 5%, Bill Gross sensed the music in markets was fading, and said it was time to get over the likes of the Magnificent Seven.

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Profoundly Unserious

The Better Letter

John McEnroe made “You can’t be serious!” meme-worthy in 1981. Today, we are a profoundly unserious country. That, and what to do about it, are the subjects of this edition of TBL. If you’re new here, check out these TBL “greatest hits.” Rhyming Set to Music The Index Mindset Addition By Subtraction Words to Live By If you like The Better Letter , please subscribe, share it, and forward it widely.

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When $500 Billion Isn’t Enough to Take on the Giants

Advisor Perspectives

Although big by absolute standards, PNC and its closest peers haven’t reached the optimal size to extract such economies of scale and, without acquisitions, they risk falling short of the requisite tipping point.

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Widening the Gap: High Yield Bonds and Market Dispersion

Advisor Perspectives

Amid economic challenges, increased dispersion in high yield bonds suggests opportunities for selective investment choices versus broad sector-based strategies.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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How to Go From Good to Great

Advisor Perspectives

Change is happening all around us at an accelerating rate. To exploit that change, rather than be exploited by it, professional advisors need power and capability that is protected by true independence. My guest today is a pioneer of the business model that was created to deliver that combination, what is now called outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO).

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Keep the Faith on Inflation, But Prepare to Be Disappointed

Advisor Perspectives

Friday’s data showed that the case for disinflation remains intact. Unfortunately, it may take some thick skin to remain an optimist in this environment, as the near-term data continues to complicate the situation and the market embraces a far uglier view of the future.

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Why You’re Missing Out on Midcap Stocks

Advisor Perspectives

Investors may be missing out on midcap stocks despite their notable appeal in performance and limited risk compared to other firms.

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Alphabet Joins $2 Trillion Club as Results Show AI Strength

Advisor Perspectives

Alphabet Inc. closed decisively above a $2 trillion market capitalization for the first time on Friday, as a powerhouse earnings report reassured investors that the Google parent would be a major player in artificial intelligence.

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Stop Falling Short When It Matters Most—The Elite Advisor’s Playbook to Success

Like being inches from the end zone, many advisors are frustratingly close to their next level of success. You work hard. You put in the hours. But if your closing rate is stuck or your pipeline feels like a revolving door… something has to change. Most advisors are just one small shift away from dramatically increasing their revenue. The difference?

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Is Adding Interest Rate Risk Worth It?

Advisor Perspectives

A changing rate narrative now leaves advisors weighing the costs and benefits of taking on additional interest rate risk.

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