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Friday links: your single most valuable asset

Abnormal Returns

Companies Marc Rubenstein, "PayPal Holdings Inc is not a bank and doesn’t enjoy any of the protections that are afforded to banks." (netinterest.co) Why CVS ($CVS) and Walgreen's ($WBA) are struggling. (msnbc.com) There's Netflix ($NFLX) and everyone else. (sherwood.news) Spirit Airlines kinda sucks, but you will miss it when it is gone. (slate.com) AI OpenAI's current cash isn't going to last long.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (October 19–20)

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 has revealed changes to its technology offerings in the wake of its merger with TD Ameritrade, bringing over several popular TD tools, including portfolio rebalancing tool iRebal, its Model Market Center model management service, and its trading platform thinkpipes, likely in an effort to keep former TD users (many of whom were accustomed to this software) o

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MiB: Brian Higgins, King Street

The Big Picture

This week, we speak with Brian Higgins , co-founder, managing partner and co-portfolio manager of King Street. Higgins focuses on handling distressed securities, real estate investments and credit. He is chair of the Management Committee, Global Investment Committee, Real Estate Investment Committee, and is a member of the Risk Committee and Operating Committee.

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Artificial Intelligence, Textual Analysis and Hedge Fund Performance

Alpha Architect

There’s no reason to think that the use of AI should lead to persistent fund outperformance, with any advantages gained likely being short lived. Artificial Intelligence, Textual Analysis and Hedge Fund Performance was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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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The Inheritance Battle

A Wealth of Common Sense

It’s estimated baby boomers will pass down more than $80 trillion to their millennial and Gen X heirs over the next 20 years. This is going to be the greatest wealth transfer the world has ever seen. The timing of these transfers will be a hotly debated topic for many families. Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964, making them in the range of 60-78 years old.

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Housing Starts Decreased to 1.354 million Annual Rate in September

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Housing Starts Decreased to 1.354 million Annual Rate in September A brief excerpt: Total housing starts in September were slightly above expectations and starts in July and August were revised up. A solid report. The third graph shows the month-to-month comparison for total starts between 2023 (blue) and 2024 (red).

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Weekend Reading – Booms and Brats

Discipline Funds

Here are some things I think I am thinking about. 1) The stock market boom/bust cycle. How should we think about the bull market in stocks in the context of its Covid era rollercoaster ride? Should we get the urge to chase the current bull market? Should we get more defensive in preparation for another bust? The simple answer is that the short-term movements of the stock market should be irrelevant to your financial plan assuming you have a well constructed temporally diversified portfolio.

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Sanctuary Rolls Out Internal Marketing Initiative, Specialist Network to Partner Firms

Wealth Management

Sanctuary announced several new capabilities at its Oasis conference in Hollywood, Fla., as it continues to integrate the tru Independence acquisition.

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Indian IT companies Like TCS and Infosys are Outshining Accenture in 2024

Trade Brains

Accenture’s recent financial results and business outlook have set an intriguing benchmark for the Indian IT industry. As a global leader in consulting and technology services, Accenture’s performance often signals trends that ripple through the sector. Indian IT giants like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys closely watch Accenture’s results to gauge market conditions and client spending patterns.

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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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Risky-ETF Crew Grabs Wall Street Limelight With Long-Short Bets

Wealth Management

Tidal has filed for eight new so-called pair trades — which go long and short on two opposing stocks — in the ETF wrapper and under a trademarked “Battleshares” tag.

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Housing Starts Decreased to 1.354 million Annual Rate in September

Calculated Risk

From the Census Bureau: Permits, Starts and Completions Housing Starts: Privately-owned housing starts in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,354,000. This is 0.5 percent below the revised August estimate of 1,361,000 and is 0.7 percent below the September 2023 rate of 1,363,000. Single-family housing starts in September were at a rate of 1,027,000; this is 2.7 percent above the revised August figure of 1,000,000.

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Philtech Provider Foundation Source Acquires Vennfi

Wealth Management

Post-acquisition plans for Foundation Source and Vennfi include the rollout of a turnkey white-label platform for RIAs and IBDs.

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Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – Will There Be Any Pre-Election Jitters?

Carson Wealth

This week on Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, discuss key factors such as rising inflation, the surge in small- and mid-cap stocks, and why investors remain calm despite higher CPI and PPI numbers. As we move into Q4, they also explore: Whether seasonal trends might help to alleviate inflation How hurricanes could impact the Fed’s future decisions How the election could sway the markets And more!

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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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How Market Forces Came for the Dinosaurs

Wealth Management

Fossils are fetching high prices at auction, as anonymous buyers bid millions for a piece of history and a dash of celebrity. But none of that money serves science.

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Harnessing the Impact of Changing Demographics to Grow Your Practice

Advisor Perspectives

The demographic makeup of America is changing. Latinos now make up almost 20 percent of Americans, up from seven percent in 1980. But while the number of Latino Americans continues to grow, only about four percent of financial advisors identify as Latino.

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Will This Be Another Disastrous Year for the FAFSA?

Wealth Management

The Department of Education already announced that the rollout will be delayed for a second year in a row.

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Q3 GDP Tracking: Just Over 3%

Calculated Risk

From BofA: Since our last weekly publication, our 3Q GDP tracking estimate increased by four-tenths to 3.0% q/q saar. [Oct 18th estimate] emphasis added From Goldman: On net, we lowered our Q3 GDP tracking estimate by 0.1pp to +3.1% (quarter-over-quarter annualized). [Oct 17th estimate] And from the Atlanta Fed: GDPNow The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the third quarter of 2024 is 3.4 percent on October 18, unchanged from October 17 after rounding

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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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How Market Forces Came for the Dinosaurs

Advisor Perspectives

Around 110 million years ago, a dinosaur went hunting. Stalking through ferns along a riverbank, he twitched his nose to the wind and caught scent of a plant-eater ahead. His head darted upward. His eyes locked on the target. The dinosaur drew his sickle claws upward, ready to make a lethal strike. But something wasn’t right.

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LA Ports: Inbound Traffic Increased Sharply Year-over-year in September

Calculated Risk

Container traffic gives us an idea about the volume of goods being exported and imported - and usually some hints about the trade report since LA area ports handle about 40% of the nation's container port traffic. The following graphs are for inbound and outbound traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in TEUs (TEUs: 20-foot equivalent units or 20-foot-long cargo container).

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IPhone 16 Sales Soar 20% in China Debut as Demand Returns

Advisor Perspectives

Sales of Apple Inc.’s newest iPhones in China are up 20% in their first three weeks compared with 2023’s model, a positive sign for a device that struggled this year to gain traction in the world’s largest smartphone market.

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Warm Wins: How to Find More Warm Leads with AI-Powered Prospecting

Wealth Management

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET

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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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Validea’s Top 10 Joel Greenblatt Magic Formula Stocks – October 2024

Validea

Joel Greenblatt’s Magic Formula is an investment strategy outlined in his book “The Little Book That Beats the Market.” The formula aims to identify high-quality companies trading at attractive valuations. It focuses on two key metrics: return on capital and earnings yield. The idea is to find companies that are both profitable (high return on capital) and undervalued (high earnings yield) relative to other companies in the market.

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Trifecta of Fed Rate-Cut Regret Is an Illusion

Advisor Perspectives

We’ve had several weeks of strong data since the Federal Reserve cut policy rates by a half percentage point. It started with a surprisingly robust jobs report, followed by a janky and above-expectations inflation report.

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Five Stocks Both Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch Might Like

Validea

Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch are two of the most renowned investors of all time, each with their own distinct approaches to finding great companies. While their strategies differ in many ways, there are currently five stocks that manage to satisfy the criteria of both investing legends, according to Validea’s guru-based models. Let’s examine why these companies have caught the attention of both the Oracle of Omaha and the mutual fund maestro.

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Netflix Beats Wall Street’s Forecasts in Every Major Metric

Advisor Perspectives

Netflix Inc. added more than 5 million customers in the third quarter and eclipsed Wall Street’s expectations on every major financial metric despite a new programming slate constrained by last year’s strikes in Hollywood.

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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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Exit Planning

Carson Wealth

Carson Wealth’s Russ Nieland   CFP®, AIF®Managing Director, Partner and Wealth Advisor and Josh Volgarino , CFP Ⓡ , ChFC Ⓡ , WMCP Ⓡ , CExP Ⓡ Wealth Advisor discuss strategies of Exit Planning. The post Exit Planning appeared first on Carson Wealth.

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Can Investment Banking be India’s Next Big Economic Driver?

Trade Brains

The Indian investment banking landscape is undergoing significant changes. From its historical roots to recent developments, the sector is evolving rapidly. Moreover, the introduction of AI and other technological advancements is reshaping the industry’s future. A Brief History and Current State Investment banking in India traces its origins to the 19th century.

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Financial Market Round-Up – Oct’24

Truemind Capital

Think of navigating a river—sometimes the water is calm and steady, other times it’s turbulent, but at the end, there’s a rewarding view. That’s exactly what we’ve seen in India’s financial markets in the quarter ending September 2024. It’s been a mix of strength and growth, even as global uncertainty ripples through. Here is what’s happening currently- Stock markets are rising Bond Prices are increasing / Bond Yields are falling Gold is trending upwards Real Estate Prices are inching upwards AL