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Saturday links: useless things

Abnormal Returns

EVs Mercedes Benz is pushing out the date it will go full EV. (theverge.com) Why EV-only companies are struggling. (wsj.com) More EVs make for less asthma. (grist.org) Hybrids Doing the math on a hybrid vs. conventional ICE. (bestinterest.blog) Just how green are hybrids? (wsj.com) Autos Distracted driving is only getting worse. (vox.com) Autos are increasingly rolling cybersecurity threats.

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Schedule for Week of February 25, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key reports this week are January New Home sales, the second estimate of Q4 GDP, Personal Income and Outlays for January, Case-Shiller house prices and February vehicle sales. For manufacturing, the February ISM Index, and the February Dallas, Kansas City, and Richmond Fed manufacturing surveys will be released. -- Monday, February 26th -- 10:00 AM: New Home Sales for January from the Census Bureau.

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Did Barron's Just Undercut Every Article It Has Ever Published?

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Jack Hough's Streetwise Column in Barron's took an interesting turn this week. He said that all any investors need is a stock index fund, probably just an S&P 500 fund and a bond fund. Maybe a little into an international fund but you don't need emerging markets. REITs? Forget about 'em. Commodities? No way. Thematic funds? Get outta here with that.

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These Are the Goods

The Irrelevant Investor

Articles I want to tell you why entertainment is dead. And what’s coming to take its place. (By Ted Gioia) Abandon everything you learned from your hero (By Warren Buffett) Venture capital is the only asset class that funds truly new things (By Packy McCormick) “I open each newsletter and immediately wonder, ‘Is he going to ruin my day?’” (By Nicholas Quah) The longer that one of these ideas remains true, the mo.

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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: Existing-Home Sales Increased to 4.00 million SAAR in January

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increased to 4.00 million SAAR in January • Lawler: Update on Invitation Homes Rental Trends • Single Family Built-for-Rent Almost Doubled Since 2020 • 3rd Look at Local Housing Markets in January; California Home Sales Up 5.9% YoY in January This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.

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Immigration: An Economic Review

Advisor Perspectives

Immigration is a vital source of economic growth.

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Exicom Tele-Systems Limited IPO Review – Financial, GMP and More

Trade Brains

Exicom Tele-Systems Limited IPO Review : Exicom Tele-Systems is coming up with its IPO issue of Rs. 429 Cr which will open on 27th February 2024. The issue will close on 29th February and be listed on the exchange on 5th March 2024. In this article, we will look at the Exicom Tele-Systems Limited IPO Review 2024 and analyze its strengths and weaknesses.

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Marketing for Financial Advisors: Igniting Explosive Growth

Indigo Marketing Agency

Huge portions of the internet population are increasingly looking online for financial guidance. That means the right digital marketing for financial advisors can be the rocket fuel that propels unparalleled success. Let’s take a look at the advantages and techniques of effective digital marketing. Create Visibility With Marketing for Financial Advisors Building online visibility for your business should be your number-one priority.

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How Do You Profit From Bitcoin ETFs? Investors Face Dilemma

Advisor Perspectives

Asset manager VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF is listed under the ticker ‘HODL,’ highlighting a dilemma facing buyers of the popular investment vehicles.

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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 Financial Advisors Should Utilize a Digital Agency

Indigo Marketing Agency

There are several key reasons why utilizing the immense knowledge and experience of a digital agency for financial advisors isn’t just smart—it’s crucial for you to build a successful business. For most financial advisors, the advantages of wider audience visibility, improved trust and credibility, fresh perspective, and more efficient marketing easily outweigh the comparative cost of hiring a digital marketing agency.

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Yield-Crazed Day Traders Pony Up for ‘169%’ Option-Income ETFs

Advisor Perspectives

How many Wall Street buzzwords can you fit into one security? The limit is being tested by a new breed of options-fueled exchange-traded funds making inroads with the retail crowd.

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How a Marketing Agency Can Help You Rank for Wealth Management

Indigo Marketing Agency

Ever feel like your wealth management business is getting lost in the digital shuffle? Maybe even a little discouraged that your competitors always seem to rank higher in search results? Then this article is for you! As people flock to Google for financial advice, it’s more important than ever to stand out from your rivals. This is where partnering with a specialized marketing agency can make all the difference.

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Consider This: Canals Are Becoming Chokepoints

Advisor Perspectives

The importance of major canals to global trade cannot be underestimated. Franklin Templeton Institute’s Kim Catechis highlights some of the challenges they face, including militant attacks and climate change.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.

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10 Weekend Reads

The Big Picture

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat by the fire, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How Russian Spies Get Flipped or Expelled, As Told by a Spycatcher : Caught a Russian spy? You may try to flip them first, perhaps offering work as a double agent—all with the help of the British, the French, or the Americans.

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How to Deploy Short-Term Bonds in Portfolios

Advisor Perspectives

Short-term bonds are generally defined as debt with maturities of one to three years. Additionally, these bonds come in a variety of forms, including Treasuries.

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Avoid Risky Corporate Bonds but Attain Yield With This ETF

Advisor Perspectives

Record issuance in the corporate bond market is giving fixed income investors an abundance of opportunities. However, due diligence is necessary as high-yielding bonds may uncover a risky proposition that doesn’t quite match an investor’s risk profile.