Sat.Jan 06, 2024

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Saturday links: craving creative freedom

Abnormal Returns

EVs The EV revolution is here. (theatlantic.com) The case for short-term EV leases. (bloomberg.com) The Ford ($F) F-150 Lightning is not made for city driving. (arstechnica.com) Transport U.S. roads are designed for cars, not bikes and pedestrians. (npr.org) Ridesharing helps reduce traffic fatalities. (marginalrevolution.com) Automakers are adding a light to show other drivers when self-driving is engaged.

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When the Bulls Disappear

The Irrelevant Investor

“Buy when there’s blood in the streets” isn’t just a cute saying, it’s great investment advice.* The American Association of Individual Investors has been putting out a weekly sentiment survey every week since 1987. Something notable happened in the spring of 2022 that historically has been very bullish. Enthusiasm for stocks completely vanished.

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Schedule for Week of January 7, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key reports this week are December CPI and the November trade deficit. -- Monday, January 8th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, January 9th -- 6:00 AM: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for December. 8:30 AM: Trade Balance report for November from the Census Bureau. This graph shows the U.S. trade deficit, with and without petroleum, through the most recent report.

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These Are the Goods

The Irrelevant Investor

Articles We learned that we don’t have to destroy the economy in order to save it. (By Kyla Scanlon) Sometimes, what looks like a big deal amounts to nothing at all. (By Derek Thompson) The Wall Street Journal has 3.5 million digital-only customers out of a total readership of close to 4.0 million (By Marc Rubinstein, paid) Only 1 in 4 people with over $3 million in investable assets are self-made (By Nick Maggiulli) Po.

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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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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: What will happen with house prices in 2024?

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Question #9 for 2024: What will happen with house prices in 2024? • Asking Rents Mostly Unchanged Year-over-year • Question #8 for 2024: How much will Residential investment change in 2024? How about housing starts and new home sales in 2024? This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.

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Jyoti CNC Automation IPO Review – GMP, Details, Price & More

Trade Brains

Jyoti CNC Automation IPO Review : The Manufacturing sector is running in full swing on the back of increased demand for automobiles and production Linked Incentives (PLI). Make in India and Export to the World is the norm. All of this is set to benefit the manufacturing sector, but at the same time, this economic scenario will surely spruce up demand for its underlying industry, the manufacturers of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.

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Fiduciary Papers #17: WHY THE INSURANCE LOBBY’S ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE DOL RULE ARE DISINGENUOUS

Ron A. Rhodes

The insurance lobby is against the imposition of the fiduciary standard by the DOL, as it will lower the excessive commissions often paid on the sale of Fixed Index Annuities…

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What Will Be on the Financial Markets’ 2024 Menu?

Advisor Perspectives

The long-awaited recession never materialized in 2023 as the sectors of the economy rotated from hot (i.e., travel and leisure) to cold (i.e., housing) over the last few years.

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10 Weekend Reads

The Big Picture

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • What If Money Expired? A long-forgotten German economist argued that society and the economy would be better off if money was a perishable good. Was he an anarchist crank or the prophet of a better world? ( NOEMA ) • Inside Saudi Arabia’s $3 Trillion Plan to Move Past Oil : The world’s largest oil exporter has a plan to transform its economy into a high-tech hub for globa

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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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Citi Strategists Say Buy Dips, Don’t Chase Stock Rallies in 2024

Advisor Perspectives

There’s no room for double-digit gains again. With less upside expected for global stocks this year than in 2023, Citigroup Inc. strategists say buy at times of weakness and don’t chase rallies.

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Investment Strategies for Generating Efficient Income

Advisor Perspectives

Bond yields are up—that’s good news for income investors, but secular forces still pose headwinds for inflation-adjusted returns. We think an efficient way to generate income is by carefully assembling mixes of interest-rate and credit building blocks—and incorporating private-market exposure for additional diversification and return potential.

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Apple’s 2024 Slump Puts Most-Valuable Stock Title at Risk

Advisor Perspectives

Apple Inc. is off to its weakest start to a year since 2019, putting its long-standing status as the world’s most valuable stock by market value in jeopardy.

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Whiplashed Bond Traders Are Still Missing the Point

Advisor Perspectives

Dueling economic reports whiplashed bond markets on Friday — for all the wrong reasons.

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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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The Cryptocurrency Symposium Will Prepare Advisors in 2024

Advisor Perspectives

Cryptocurrency is once again poised to be the financial story of the year. Accordingly, VettaFi will be hosting the Cryptocurrency Symposium on January 12th at 11 am ET.

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Chart of the Week: High Yield Gaining Traction With Advisors

Advisor Perspectives

After a year when advisors were relatively cautious about taking on credit risk, sentiment seems to be shifting.

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