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Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

Top clicks this week Why rates are bucking the Fed. (sherwood.news) How major asset classes performed, or didn't, in October 2024. (capitalspectator.com) What's behind weakness in the long end of the curve? (apolloacademy.com) Why mortgage rates are rising. (axios.com) This device is the equivalent of an 'EV gas can.' (newatlas.com) Institutional investor ownership of single-family homes is concentrated in certain geographies.

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1999 vs. 2024

A Wealth of Common Sense

It’s been a good year in the stock market. Through the close on Friday, the U.S. stock market is up 20% in 2024. The Russell 3000 Index is a good approximation of the total U.S. stock market. The index now has a little less than 2,700 stocks. Out of 2,670 stocks, 101 are up 100% or more this year (3.8% of the total). Thirteen stocks are up 300% or more, five are up 500% or greater and there is one stock in the one c.

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Learn, connect and evolve: The power of MDRT book clubs

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Irene Stolte, ChFC, CLTC If you’d like to discover new ideas and build connections, MDRT book clubs offer both. You will meet other MDRT members as you discuss takeaways from favorite business books, including how what you read changed your view of your life, personally and professionally. Here is a list of my favorite books read by MDRT book clubs: “The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea” by Bob Burg and John David Mann This business parable is about a go-getter named Jo

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FOMC Preview: Fed to Cut Rates 25bp

Calculated Risk

Most analysts expect the FOMC will cut the federal funds rate at the meeting this week by 25bp lowering the target range to 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 percent. Currently almost all market participants are expecting a 25bp cut this week. Market participants are also pricing in another 25bp cut in December. From BofA: We expect the Fed to cut rates by 25bp in November.

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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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6 Step Estate Planning Guide

Wealth Management

Step-by-step guide for better estate plan conversations.

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Sunday Night Futures

Calculated Risk

Weekend: • Schedule for Week of November 3, 2024 Monday: • No major economic releases scheduled. From CNBC: Pre-Market Data and Bloomberg futures S&P 500 are down 8 and DOW futures are down 168 (fair value). Oil prices were down over the last week with WTI futures at $69.49 per barrel and Brent at $71.10 per barrel. A year ago, WTI was at $81, and Brent was at $88 - so WTI oil prices are down about 14% year-over-year.

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Solar stock in focus after receiving orders from Suzlon and Tata Chemicals

Trade Brains

This microcap infra company, which provides wind and solar services, is in focus after receiving an order from Suzlon and Tata Chemicals totaling worth Rs. 4.08 crore. Price Movement In Monday’s trading session, Winsol Engineers Limited stock was down by 7 percent to Rs.300.05 per share, from its previous close price of Rs.323.50. The stock was recently listed on the bourses in May 2024.

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[cdata[ The Importance of Talking About Money: How Open Financial Conversations Build Stronger Financial Futures ]]

oXYGen Financial

![CDATA[ Money is a sensitive topic that many prefer to avoid, often more so than politics or other personal matters. Yet, avoiding conversations about finances can lead to costly consequences. Not talking about money within families, partnerships, or even with financial advisors can leave people unprepared for emergencies, hinder effective wealth-building, and create misunderstandings that affect.

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Stocks in focus: Stocks that will turn Ex dividend next week

Trade Brains

Dividend-paying stocks attract investors seeking regular income alongside capital appreciation. In the coming weeks, several prominent large-cap companies have announced significant dividend payouts. These companies represent diverse sectors including finance, FMCG, and energy. Moreover, their strong financial performance and consistent dividend history make them attractive investment options.

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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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November 1st COVID Update: Wastewater Measure Continues to Decline

Calculated Risk

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Stocks to Watch in These Emerging Sectors for the Next 5 Years

Trade Brains

Smart investors constantly search for industries poised for substantial growth in the coming years. Currently, four sectors stand out for their impressive potential. Waste management companies innovate with AI-driven sorting systems and sustainable disposal methods. Meanwhile, water management businesses develop advanced filtration technologies and infrastructure solutions.

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Sunday links: never ending uncertainty

Abnormal Returns

Strategy Why you can safely ignore the public pronouncements of hedge fund managers. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Fingers crossed, uncertainty will decline next week. (tker.co) People confuse stocks and flows all the time. (capitalgains.thediff.co) Buffered ETFs Investors are swapping low vol ETFs for buffer ETFs. (ft.com) On the risks of buffered ETFs.

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10 Sunday Reads

The Big Picture

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Billionaire Clans Spend Nearly $2 BILLION On 2024 Elections : 150 Families Have Already Outpaced By $700 Million What 600 Individual Billionaires Spent in 2020. ( The Tax Decode ) • Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula : It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil. ( The Atlantic ) • Guns.

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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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Past Elections Status Quo Means No Need for Woe

Investing Caffeine

Scarier than Halloween, the current presidential election is causing people on both sides of the political aisle to be frightened by the idea of their candidate potentially losing. Uncertainty is generally petrifying to investors, resulting in downward pressure on stock prices, but with less than a week until election day, the stock market is providing more treats than tricks.

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