Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 19, 2024
EVs EV charging as a loss-leader. (msn.com) 5 minute EV charging is the holy grail. (ft.com) Electric school buses are a win-win. (scientificamerican.com) Autos Why buying a car still sucks. (vox.com) Parallel parking will soon be an obsolete skill. (theatlantic.com) Why so many wrecked cars end up in the small South Caucasus nation of Georgia. (bbc.com) Energy How solar power can help in disaster zones.
Random Roger's Retirement Planning
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Barron's had an article about rebalancing portfolios noting that the run in stocks was a good time to rebalance the equity allocation back down closer to target, whatever that might be and also rebalance down some of the relative winners. Regardless of anything to do with rebalancing, if you use a broad technology sector ETF for that exposure, it is probably close to doubling up on the S&P 500's return in that time and if you use individual stocks and were lucky (or skilled) with your picks
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Calculated Risk
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The key economic reports this week are September New and Existing Home sales. For manufacturing, the Richmond and Kansas City Fed manufacturing surveys will be released this week. -- Monday, October 21st -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, October 22nd -- 10:00 AM: Richmond Fed Survey of Manufacturing Activity for October. 10:00 AM: State Employment and Unemployment (Monthly) for September 2024 -- Wednesday, October 23rd -- 7:00 AM ET: The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Opening a 529 college savings account can be a smart move if you’d like to save for college on a tax-advantaged basis. One thing to consider when opening a 529 plan is whether it should be a custodial or individual account. While both allow you to save for college costs and enjoy some tax breaks, they differ in terms of who has control of the account and the assets in it.
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.
Calculated Risk
OCTOBER 19, 2024
At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: Click on graph for larger image. • Housing Starts Decreased to 1.354 million Annual Rate in September • Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-October 2024 • 3rd Look at Local Housing Markets in September • Lawler: Changes in Various Interest Rates Since the FOMC Cut Its Target Fed Funds Rate by 50 Basis Points • 2nd Look at Local Housing Markets in September This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides
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Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Economic data releases have surprised to the upside in recent weeks, but inflation does not remain a threat right now.
The Big Picture
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The FBI secretly created a coin to investigate crypto pump-and-dump schemes :NexFundAI, the FBI’s Ethereum-based token, was used to investigate price manipulation in crypto markets. ( The Verge ) • Are We Too Impatient to Be Intelligent?
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 19, 2024
The Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX), which is half composed of tech stocks, including a slew of AI names, is usually more volatile in October.
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Asia-Pacific economies will benefit from soft landings and easier monetary conditions.
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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