Sat.Aug 24, 2024

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Saturday links: the real purpose of fun

Abnormal Returns

EVs People overestimate how much they drive: a week with a Kia EV9. (wsj.com) Can solar energy be used to power an EV? (goodgoodgood.co) EV adoption by state. (visualcapitalist.com) Energy Natural gas is plentiful. (wsj.com) Everything that is holding back nuclear power in the U.S. (freethink.com) How the growth in renewables in California is playing out.

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Schedule for Week of August 25, 2024

Calculated Risk

I'll be out of contact from August 20th until Sept 4th. I'll be back for the August employment report. The key indicators this week include the second estimate of Q2 GDP, Personal Income and Outlays for July, and Case-Shiller house prices for June. -- Monday, August 26th -- 8:30 AM ET: Chicago Fed National Activity Index for July. This is a composite index of other data. 8:30 AM: Durable Goods Orders for July from the Census Bureau. 10:30 AM: Dallas Fed Survey of Manufacturing Activity for Augus

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Talk Your Book: Alt Goes Mainstream with Michael Sidgmore

A Wealth of Common Sense

On today’s show, we are joined by Michael Sidgmore, Partner and Co-Founder of Broadhaven Ventures to discuss all things Alternatives.

Economics 100
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How to Build a Dividend Growth Portfolio in an Overpriced Market

Advisor Perspectives

Build a dividend growth portfolio. The stock market as measured by the S&P is currently at an all-time high which makes it very challenging to try to build a quality dividend growth portfolio.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

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

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How many stocks are listed on the BSE or Bombay Stock Exchange?

Trade Brains

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is India’s oldest and one of the world’s fastest stock exchanges. Established in 1875, it serves as a crucial platform for trading securities. BSE facilitates the buying and selling of stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments. It provides a transparent, efficient, and regulated marketplace for investors and companies.

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Why Use Model Portfolios? So Advisors Can Focus on What Matters Most

Advisor Perspectives

Over nearly three decades, I’ve been dedicated to the sport of running. For the last five years, I chased the elusive goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon, my ultimate aspiration. It wasn’t until I sought the expertise of a professional coach that I finally achieved this dream.

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Oaktree Plans to Seek Partner for 3,800 Home Project in Dublin

Advisor Perspectives

An Oaktree Capital Management LP venture plans to seek an equity partner to help develop a Dublin project that’s expected to be valued at billions of euro when it’s completed, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

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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: • How Costco Hacked the American Shopping Psyche : More than 100 million people visit the retailer for their groceries — and gas and TVs and gold bars and pet coffins — but saving money may not be the only motive. ( New York Times ) • Politics and your portfolio: How the election could impact your money : Politics don’t matter for your portfolio if you’re one of many people

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Countries Risk Overestimating Debt Capacity, Jackson Hole Paper Shows

Advisor Perspectives

Governments in the US and other developed countries, thanks to their central banks, may be deluded over how much debt they can pile up without significantly raising their costs to borrow.

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Tesla’s Steep Price Cuts Help Get the Used EV Market Humming

Advisor Perspectives

Since early last year, the cars rolling off Tesla Inc.’s California assembly lines have been selling for steadily lower prices. This has had a happy knock-on effect on a car lot just across the freeway from the company’s San Francisco Bay area factory.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.