Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 31, 2024
Autos Demand is growing for plug-in hybrids. (wsj.com) The transition to the Tesla ($TSLA) Supercharger network is 'frustrating.' (nytimes.com) Transport Personal injury lawyers could kill autonomous trucks before they really get going. (bloomberg.com) How hybrid airplanes work. (wsj.com) Energy Bitcoin miners in Texas can make more money from not mining.
The Big Picture
AUGUST 31, 2024
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How To Make Millions As a Professional Whistleblower : A little-known provision in US law permits anyone to blow the whistle on financial fraud — and potentially take home a percentage of the funds collected. One undercover sleuth has made a wild career out of it. ( GQ ) • Why Aging Comes in Dramatic Waves in Our 40s and 60s : A new study suggests that waves of aging-relat
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Calculated Risk
AUGUST 31, 2024
I'll be out of contact from August 20th until Sept 4th. I'll be back for the August employment report. The key report this week is the August employment report on Friday. Other key indicators include the August ISM manufacturing index, August auto sales, and Trade Deficit for July. -- Monday, September 2nd -- All US markets will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. -- Tuesday, September 3rd -- 10:00 AM: ISM Manufacturing Index for August. 10:00 AM: Construction Spending for July.
Advisor Perspectives
AUGUST 31, 2024
Copper has been trending lower since the middle of May, but supply disruptions in Latin America could help reverse that trend.
Speaker: Indy Chakrabarti, Chief Marketing Officer at HighRadius
4 Case Studies to Optimize DSO 26 Days Sales Outstanding. Already better than most. But, should you improve on that? Why would 3 fewer days even matter? It matters because it fundamentally transforms business outcomes. Join this webinar to explore 4 things companies do to reclaim hard dollars - not just soft costs - and go from good to great! What You'll Learn 6 operational KPIs every AR manager should track: Define and track these metrics to enhance performance, drive efficiency, and make infor
Random Roger's Retirement Planning
AUGUST 31, 2024
One of my many quirks (we all have them) is a never ending fascination with investment portfolios that either are or are thought to be sophisticated like the Permanent Portfolio, various endowment portfolios and so on. The Trinity Portfolio by Meb Faber and Cambria Investments is another example. I've written about it a few times. The results haven't been great but the idea of trying to figure out how to allocate so much to trend is intriguing even if I'm never going to go as heavy as Meb believ
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Trade Brains
AUGUST 31, 2024
Gala Precision Engineering Company is coming up with its IPO fresh issue of Rs. 135.34 crores and offer for sale worth Rs. 32.59 crores totaling Rs. 167.93 crores, which will open on 2 nd September 2024. The issue will close on 4 th September 2024 and be listed on the exchange on 9 th September 2024. In this article, we will look at the Gala Precision Engineering IPO Review and analyze its strengths and weaknesses.
Advisor Perspectives
AUGUST 31, 2024
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying US inflation rose at a mild pace and household spending picked up in July, reinforcing policymakers’ plan to start cutting interest rates next month.
Advisor Perspectives
AUGUST 31, 2024
Has the tide turned decisively against King Dollar? A fall of around 5% in the greenback versus major currencies in the past two months, pushing the dollar index to a 13-month low, suggests its post-pandemic surge has meaningfully faltered.
Advisor Perspectives
AUGUST 31, 2024
This can’t keep happening. With trust in government already ebbing , there’s yet one more reason to question the integrity of the office that distributes key data about jobs and prices. The problems at the Bureau of Labor Statistics need to be addressed quickly for the good of financial markets, the economy and public confidence in the state.
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
Advisor Perspectives
AUGUST 31, 2024
Investors pursuing widely followed 60/40 strategies should consider swapping out bonds for commodities, according to strategists at Bank of America Corp.
Advisor Perspectives
AUGUST 31, 2024
The US economic data released in early August not only triggered a brief, but dramatic episode of financial-market volatility. It also fueled an abnormal degree of instability in forecasts by leading Wall Street economists, suggesting that they, like the Federal Reserve, may have lost their strategic bearings.
Advisor Perspectives
AUGUST 31, 2024
As tax season draws nearer, advisors and investors increasingly look to their portfolio to optimize exposures for taxation purposes.
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