Calculated Risk

JANUARY 4, 2025

The key report this week is the December employment report on Friday. Other key indicators include the November Trade Deficit and November Job Openings. -- Monday, January 6th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, January 7th -- 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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Validea

JANUARY 4, 2025

Validea’s Warren Buffett strategy, also known as our “Patient Investor” strategy, is inspired by the investment principles of Warren Buffett, as interpreted from the book Buffettology by Mary Buffett. This strategy aims to emulate Buffett’s long-term, value-based approach to investing. Buffett looks for companies with strong, stable earnings growth, conservative financing, high returns on equity, and shareholder-friendly management.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

JANUARY 4, 2025

Yahoo wrote about the biggest regrets that people had about retiring. Sprinkled in there of course were some grim average and median retirement account balances. The first regret was not saving enough. If life circumstances are such that someone can't save like a low income or something involving special care for a child then I wouldn't dwell on that as a regret.

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The Big Picture

JANUARY 4, 2025

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Colombia Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: AI Wants More Data. More Chips. More Real Estate. More Power. More Water. More Everything : Businesses, investors and society brace for a demand shock from artificial intelligence. ( Bloomberg ) Its the Most Indispensable Machine in the Worldand It Depends on This Woman : I got a rare look at the one tool responsible for all the

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

Accounting

Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 4, 2025

Tesla Tesla ($TSLA) sales fell in 2024. (axios.com) Why Elon's focus on the Cybertruck was a mistake. (electrek.co) Autos Hybrids are getting super-charged. (bloomberg.com) We are going to regret the decline of the sedan. (msn.com) Waymos have a problem with pedestrians at crosswalks. (washingtonpost.com) Americans are warming to self-driving cars. (today.yougov.com) Animals An interesting way to measure water quality.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 4, 2025

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: Click on graph for larger image. Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 3.6% year-over-year in October Final Look at Local Housing Markets in November and a Look Ahead to December Sales Fannie and Freddie: Single Family and Multi-Family Serious Delinquency Rates Increased in November Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in November; Up 4.0% Year-over-year Inflation Adjusted House Prices 1.3% Below 2022 Peak This is usually pub

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