Sat.Nov 11, 2023

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Saturday links: the canine calculus

Abnormal Returns

EVs EVs are going from niche to mainstream. (nytimes.com) Buc-ee's has plans to add EV chargers. (arstechnica.com) How EV batteries can be integrated into the grid. (bloomberg.com) Electric school buses could be an important part of the grid. (nytimes.com) Electric trucks make most sense for shorter routes. (thecooldown.com) When the best way to put out an EV fire is to just let it burn.

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MiB: Linda Gibson, CEO, PGIM Quantitative Solutions

The Big Picture

 This week, we speak with Linda Gibson , who is CEO of PGIM ‘s Quantitative Solutions , a pioneer in quant investing managing $119 billion in assets. Gibson holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Bates College and a law degree from Boston College and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. PGIM is one of the world’s largest asset managers, running $1.27 trillion in client assets.

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This Week on TRB

The Reformed Broker

And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait. Check it out below or wherever fine podcasts are played. These are the most read posts on the site this week, in case you missed it: . The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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Navigating Global Equity Markets

Advisor Perspectives

Global investing is easily accessible through the financial markets. Many investors prefer to stick to companies and industries they are familiar with.

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Fall In Love With the Month-End Close

It's the time of year to give our close process some TLC. Join us in this one hour webinar where we discuss how to adopt leading practices and infuse technology into the month-end close process to improve our experience and increase our productivity during month-end and quarter-end close. Learning Objectives: This course's objective is to understand how the month-end close can be improved with automation and adoption of leading practices.

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Top Indian Stocks Held By Vanguard Group – Portfolio Analysis

Trade Brains

Top Indian Stocks Held By Vanguard Group : Vanguard Group, Inc. is an investment management and advising firm. The firm provides its services to equity and fixed-income investment groups, investment pooling vehicles, mutual funds, and separate account institutional clients. The Vanguard Group has customers all throughout the world. As of April 2023, the company held around $7.7 trillion in global assets under management.

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Whatcha Waiting For?

Meb Faber Research

Whatcha Waiting For? Date Recorded: 10/25/2023 | Run-Time: 15:09 Summary: In today’s episode, Meb reads a recent email sent to Cambria subscribers about using a shareholder yield approach to take advantage of the opportunity in global value stocks today. Comments or suggestions? Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email us Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com Links from the Episode: Performance […] The post Whatcha Waiting For?

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Schedule for Week of November 12, 2023

Calculated Risk

The key economic reports this week are October CPI, Retail Sales, and Housing Starts. For manufacturing, October industrial production, and the November New York, Philly and Kansas City Fed surveys, will be released this week. -- Monday, November 13th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, November 14th -- 6:00 AM: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for October. 8:30 AM: The Consumer Price Index for October from the BLS.

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Nvidia Is Looking Cheap to Some as 220% Rally Stalls

Advisor Perspectives

Nvidia bulls are starting to throw around an adjective rarely used for a stock that’s more than tripled in less than a year: cheap.

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Inventory will Tell the Tale

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • 2nd Look at Local Housing Markets in October • Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-November • Inventory will Tell the Tale • 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in October • ICE (Black Knight) Mortgage Monitor: "It’s fair to expect prices to weaken later in 2023 This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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Individual Investors Pull Most Cash From US Stocks in Two Years

Advisor Perspectives

Individual investors who had been behind the stock market rally this year pulled more money from US equities in October than they have in any month over the past two years.

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Bi Xiong

Ballast Advisors

Tel: 651-200-3102 BXiong@ballastadvisors.com 2550 University Ave W. STE 314-N Saint Paul, MN 55114 ballastadvisors.com Bi Xiong Client Services Manager Bi Xiong obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Nutrition Dietetics from the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University and later earned a Master of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

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S&P 500’s Busted Winning Streak Was a Mirage Anyway

Advisor Perspectives

The bond market giveth and the bond market taketh away. The S&P 500 Index closed in the red Thursday, blowing its widely-hyped chance at a nine-day winning streak, which would have been its best run since 2004.

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Erin Kammueller

Ballast Advisors

Tel: 651-200-3102 ekammueller@ballastadvisors.com 2550 University Ave W. STE 314-N Saint Paul, MN 55114 ballastadvisors.com Erin Kammueller Client Services Coordinator Erin, a recent graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN, joins the team at Ballast Advisors with a fresh perspective and a rich academic background. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English & Hispanic Studies, with a minor in Latino/Latin American Studies.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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What We Do & Why We Do It

Indigo Marketing Agency

Here at Indigo Marketing Agency, we’re on a mission to help financial advisors grow their business with custom marketing. We are passionate about helping advisors spend more time doing what they do best—providing excellent customer service to their clients without being weighed down by DIY marketing or strategies that just don’t work. Watch the quick video below where we describe our three-part process: Build a solid marketing foundation.

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Tessah Bartlett

Ballast Advisors

Tel: (941) 621-4015 223 Taylor Street, Suite 1210 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 tbartlett@ballastadvisors.com ballastadvisors.com Tessah Bartlett Client Service Manager Tessah has a genuine passion for building relationships with clients at Ballast Advisors in our Punta Gorda Office. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her fur babies, exploring new places and foods and spending time with her four nephews. “Not all who wander are lost.

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What Could Go Wrong?

Advisor Perspectives

Exploring federal budget data is a journey through endless rabbit holes, some of which are eerily close to Alice in Wonderland insanity. Countless variables interact in unexpected ways. Seemingly small changes can cascade into billions of dollars within a 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: • The fight over return-to-office is getting dirty. Return-to-office mandates indicate a failure of imagination on the part of management and a refusal to do the work necessary to create a positive company culture. ( Business Insider ) • The Business of Extracting Knowledge from Academic Publications : TL;DR: I worked on biomedical literature search, discovery and recommende

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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.

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The Future of Investment and Wealth Management

Advisor Perspectives

Topics discussed included the future of investment management and generational differences among investors as well as trends and technologies transforming the industry, including artificial intelligence (AI) and digital assets.

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Investing Lessons from Climate School, Class of 2023

Advisor Perspectives

We’ve always intended for the unique collaboration between AllianceBernstein (AB) and Columbia University to serve the broader asset-management industry. Asset owners and managers alike are eager to explore the complex issues of climate change and its potential effect on investments and investment decision-making.

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Bitcoin Miners Have Room to Increase Renewable Energy Use

Advisor Perspectives

One of the most frequently mentioned criticisms of Bitcoin mining is that it’s energy-intensive. Making that matter worse is that the industry is a massive consumer of fossil fuels, arguably inviting that criticism.

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The Time Could Finally Be Here for Emerging Markets Bulls

Advisor Perspectives

Rising interest rates and inflation have kept emerging markets (EM) bulls from charging. But an improving macroeconomic environment could potentially be underway after the Federal Reserve’s recent rate pause.

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Crafting Impact: Revenue Growth And Efficiency For Finance Professionals

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.