Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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Friday links: banned bettors

Abnormal Returns

Markets How climate change could strand trillions in investments. (bloomberg.com) Why the stock-bond correlation matters. (mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Companies Crowdstrike ($CRWD) has some explaining to do as the world's computers go down. (theverge.com) Google ($GOOGL) just keeps getting worse. (om.co) Have we already passed peak AI hype? (bigtechnology.com) Media Netflix ($NFLX) is unique in its ability to turn old shows into hits.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 20-21)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that Charles Schwab and other brokerage platforms are planning to increase the interest rates they pay on client cash held in their platform or cash sweep programs, which could boost the income of clients who maintain a cash balance in their accounts.

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Podcast links: harsh economic truths

Abnormal Returns

Listening Podcasting app Overcast just turned 10 years old. (sixcolors.com) Matt Reustle and Dom Cooke talk podcast monetization with Matthew Sherry who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Platform Media. (joincolossus.com) Startups Logan Bartlett talks with Eric Glyman, CEO of Ramp. (theloganbartlettshow.simplecast.com) Jim O'Shaughnessy talks the metaverse and more with Matthew Ball, CEO of Epyllion.

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Waiting For the Coast to Clear on Inflation

A Wealth of Common Sense

The Fed will likely begin cutting interest rates in the months ahead, for good reason. Last week felt like a victory against high inflation: We’ve now had no price increases on the overall inflation rate for two months.1 Some pundits still aren’t so sure it’s time to take a victory lap just yet. What about the 1970s? There was a spike in inflation at the outset of the decade, it fell, then re-accelerate.

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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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Global IT Outage Affecting Microsoft Systems Hits Wealth Management

Wealth Management

The outage began early Friday morning with a software update from the cybersecurity provider Crowdstrike as the likely culprit. Schwab posted on its website a message warning users of potential issues.

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Abacus Life to Acquire $2B Alts Manager

Wealth Management

Dynasty Investment Bank advised Abacus, which launched a wealth management division last year, on the deal with Carlisle Management.

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Lawler: Early Read on Existing Home Sales in June

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Lawler: Early Read on Existing Home Sales in June A brief excerpt: From housing economist Tom Lawler: Based on publicly-available local realtor/MLS reports released across the country through today, I project that existing home sales as estimated by the National Association of Realtors ran at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.93 million in June , down 4.4% from May’s preliminary pace and down 4.4% from last June’s seasonally adjusted pac

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LPL Faces Legal Challenge Over Cash Sweep Program

Wealth Management

Alleged LPL customer Daniel Peters is seeking a class action suit, accusing the firm of pocketing most of the interest generated in cash sweep accounts.

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Q2 GDP Tracking: Mid-2%

Calculated Risk

The advance estimate of 2nd quarter GDP will be released next week. From BofA: Our 2Q GDP tracking estimate is up two-tenths to 2.4% q/q saar since our last publication, largely due to higher-than-expected industrial production (IP) and housing starts and permits [July 18th estimate] emphasis added From Goldman: We boosted our Q2 GDP tracking estimate by 0.3pp to +2.6% (qoq ar) and our Q2 domestic final sales forecast by 0.1pp to 2.2%.

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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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Medicare Supplement: A Deep Dive with Humana's Experts

NAIFA Advisor Today

Join us for a deep dive webinar on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Eastern. Two Humana experts, with nearly 45 years of combined experience, will delve into the benefits and opportunities of Medicare Supplement products.

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California Home Sales Down 3% SA YoY in June; 4th Look at Local Housing Markets in June

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: California Home Sales Down 3% SA YoY in June; 4th Look at Local Housing Markets in June A brief excerpt: The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is scheduled to release June Existing Home Sales on Tuesday July 23rd at 10 AM ET. The early consensus is for 4.00 million SAAR, down from 4.11 million in May, and down from 4.11 million in June 2023.

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S&P 500 Snapshot: Taking A Breather

Advisor Perspectives

The S&P 500 fell 2.0% this week, its largest weekly drop since April. The index is currently up 16.07% year to date and has recorded a new all-time high 38 times this year.

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Financial vs. Life Well-Being: A Q&A with Meir Statman

Wealthfront

Meir Statman, PhD is an author and a leading scholar on behavioral finance, as well as an advisor to Wealthfront’s investment team. In his new book, A Wealth of Well-Being: A Holistic Approach to Behavioral Finance, he explores the relationship between life well-being and financial well-being. In this interview with Dr. Statman, we discuss his […] The post Financial vs.

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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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Treasury Yields Snapshot: July 19, 2024

Advisor Perspectives

The yield on the 10-year note ended July 19, 2024 at 4.25%, the 2-year note ended at 4.49%, and the 30-year at 4.45%.

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Financial Market Round-Up – July’24

Truemind Capital

Equity Market Insights: The equity markets kind of ensure that there is never a dull quarter! From April to June 2024, the Indian equity market was highly volatile, mainly due to the Lok Sabha election results and ensuing political developments. On June 4, the election results showed that the ruling BJP did not achieve a majority on its own, although it remained the largest party in a coalition government.

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Britain Has a $5 Billion Bitcoin Stash. Reeves Can Unleash It

Advisor Perspectives

Rachel Reeves is going to need some money. The UK’s new Chancellor of the Exchequer has inherited, she says, one of the worst sets of circumstances since World War II.

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AI Remains Focus of Second-Quarter Tech Earnings

Advisor Perspectives

As Microsoft, Meta Platforms, chipmakers, and others prepare to report earnings, the AI-driven cloud and chip industries may continue to dominate the technology storyline.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Fed Prepares for September Cut as Powell Shifts Focus to Jobs

Advisor Perspectives

For more than two years, inflation has eclipsed everything else at the Federal Reserve. In a shift eagerly awaited by global markets, that’s poised to change.

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Trading Desks Disrupted, Bankers Go Home as Outages Sweep Globe

Advisor Perspectives

Legions of bankers from Hong Kong and London to Dubai and South Africa were caught up in the global IT outage, leaving some unable to log on to computer systems and hobbling others from making trades.

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Airfare War Is Ending Quickly as Carriers Retreat

Advisor Perspectives

There’s a new-found religion in the US airline industry, and investors should be thrilled. It’s called discipline.

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Copper Set for Worst Week Since 2022 as China Plenum Disappoints

Advisor Perspectives

Copper headed for its worst weekly loss since 2022 and iron ore extended a slump toward $100 a ton as a policy meeting in China failed to lay out more stimulus to shore up metals demand.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

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Fresh Thinking on Active Investing in U.S. Large-Cap Stocks

Advisor Perspectives

When it comes to assembling a well-rounded investment portfolio, the makeup and placement of U.S. equity allocations are key considerations. Tony DeSpirito, Global CIO of BlackRock Fundamental Equities, challenges conventional thinking to suggest that alpha-seeking strategies in U.S. large-cap stocks are deserving of a core position in portfolios.

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Overcoming Inertia: How Home Bias Hurts US Investors

Advisor Perspectives

US investors often stick to US markets. But that could be a costly mistake—especially today.

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Developed Market Public Debt: Risks and Realities

Advisor Perspectives

In the post-pandemic fiscal landscape, government debt trajectories may be volatile, but appear broadly sustainable.

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Outpacing Money Markets: The Historical Yield Advantage of Short-Dated Bonds

Advisor Perspectives

Portfolio Manager Daniel Siluk believes subsiding inflation and declining interest rates underpin a compelling argument for investors to reallocate funds away from money market strategies toward shorter-dated bonds.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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Rate Cuts Could See Investment-Grade Debt Outperform

Advisor Perspectives

Investors could be shifting to safer debt, which could outperform once the Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates.

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AI Chip Demand Expected to Be Solid in Second Half

Advisor Perspectives

Some previously high-flying chip stocks have retreated much more than 5% since the start of the third quarter.

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Navigating Earnings Season: The Death of Price over Volume

Advisor Perspectives

Welcome to the second installment of our new blog series, “Navigating Earnings Season,” where I examine the world of earnings reports from major companies — giants like JP Morgan and Pepsi, as well as niche players in various sectors.

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