Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Also on the site The investment world was a different place when Josh Brown started writing. In "You Weren't Supposed to See That" he takes a look back. (abnormalreturns.com) Top clicks this week On the strange math of stock returns. (fortunesandfrictions.com) Investors have won the war on fees. Then there's risk. (wealthmanagement.com) Supplementing with magnesium?
A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Imagine laying out the following scenario a few years ago: Inflation will hit its highest level in four decades. That will force the Fed to raise rates from 0% to 5%+ in a hurry. Inflation will eventually fall back to target but a recession isn’t the reason why. By the time the Fed is ready to start cutting rates the stock market will be back to all-time highs.
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Abnormal Returns
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Markets The U.S. is in the midst of an 'epic bull market.' (awealthofcommonsense.com) Earnings are the most important driver of stock prices. (tker.co) Consumers American consumers have access to a lot of dry powder., i.e. home equity. (carsongroup.com) There is little sign that American consumers are pulling bak. (sherwood.news) Apple Apple ($AAPL) isn't going to invest in OpenAI.
Trade Brains
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Candlestick patterns are the key technical tool for traders to understand price movements. The patterns formed on candlestick charts over a given time frame offer potential views on trend reversals, continuations, or indecision in the market. In this article, we will delve into the Bullish Engulfing Candlestick pattern, exploring its meaning, characteristics, and strategies with the example of charts.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
By Fred Fouad Belman, FLMI, ACS The world population is becoming increasingly global and mobile — from immigrants to expatriates to digital nomads who work anywhere with Wi-Fi. Because I live in Lebanon, a country with a relatively small population base of around 4.5 million (although census numbers vary), the expat population has allowed me to increase the number of clients I can help.
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Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Rupert Murdoch has so far made it easy for Rightmove Plc to resist his takeover bid.
Calculated Risk
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
What this means: On a weekly basis, Realtor.com reports the year-over-year change in active inventory and new listings. On a monthly basis, they report total inventory. For August, Realtor.com reported inventory was up 5.8% YoY, but still down 26.4% compared to the 2017 to 2019 same month levels. Now - on a weekly basis - inventory is up 33.2% YoY. Realtor.com has monthly and weekly data on the existing home market.
Trade Brains
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is king. Online food and grocery delivery businesses have transformed how people shop and eat. With just a few clicks, customers can enjoy their favorite meals or stock their kitchens without stepping outside. This expanding industry depends on the increased desire for quick and easy solutions. As urban lifestyles change, more consumers seek dependable services that can accommodate their hectic schedules.
Random Roger's Retirement Planning
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
This is going to be fun thanks to a research paper by Long Tail Alpha that looks at several permutations of risk parity by reducing or replacing bonds with trend following/managed futures. Risk parity equal weights assets by their risk (more like their volatility). Where stocks are far more volatile than bonds (usually), a risk parity program would have to own far more in bonds to equal out the volatility between the two assets.
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.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Costco Wholesale Corp. posted higher-than-expected profit as moderating prices fueled consumer spending and store traffic climbed.
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Messing Up the Closest Thing to a Sure Thing in the Stock Market : Index funds are a great way to match the performance of the market. So why do so many investors end up falling short? ( Wall Street Journal ) • Behind the Catholic Right’s Celebrity-Conversion Industrial Complex : From Russell Brand to JD Vance to Candace Owens, what happens when the Catholic Church chases influencers—and their legions of followers—down th
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
If on-field success is a measuring stick, Appaloosa Management co-founder David Tepper’s 2018 purchase of the Carolina Panthers has been a disaster.
Advisor Perspectives
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Chief executive officers are no longer trying to be all things to all people.
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