Sat.Jul 27, 2024

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Saturday links: raising aggrieved kids

Abnormal Returns

Autos Cars are rolling computers. How long will automakers update their software? (wired.com) Uninsured motorists are helping to drive up car insurance rates higher. (wsj.com) Automakers have been selling your driving data for (literally) pennies. (sherwood.news) The Tesla ($TSLA) Cybertruck is polarizing to say the least. (nytimes.com) Why convertibles are going out of style.

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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 Secret Battle for the Future of the Murdoch Empire : Rupert Murdoch, the patriarch, has moved to change the family’s irrevocable trust to preserve his media businesses as a conservative force. Several of his children are fighting back. ( New York Times ) • The world’s emotional status is actually pretty good, a new global report finds : But which country comes first in

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Schedule for Week of July 28, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key report this week is the July employment report. Other key reports include Case-Shiller house prices for May, ISM manufacturing index and July vehicle sales. The FOMC meets this week and no change to the Fed Funds rate is expected. -- Monday, July 29th -- 10:30 AM: Dallas Fed Survey of Manufacturing Activity for July. -- Tuesday, July 30th -- 9:00 AM: S&P/Case-Shiller House Price Index for May.

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Talk Your Book: Investing in Corporate Culture

A Wealth of Common Sense

Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Harbor Capital: See here to learn more about the Human Capital Factor On today’s show, we discuss: The relationship between Harbor Capital and Irrational Capital How Irrational Capital discovered the Human Capital Factor What the Irrational Capital team is measuring in terms of job satisfaction How advisors are thinking about using the Human Factor Understanding po.

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

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.

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Existing-Home Sales Decreased to 3.89 million SAAR in June

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: Click on graph for larger image. • NAR: Existing-Home Sales Decreased to 3.89 million SAAR in June • New Home Sales Decrease to 617,000 Annual Rate in June • Watch Months-of-Supply! • NMHC: "Apartment Market Conditions Continue to Loosen" • "Snow Belt to Sun Belt Migration: End of an Era?" This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.

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Dragonfly Doji Candlestick Pattern – Psychology And Trading Ideas

Trade Brains

In the fast-paced world of technical analysis, candlestick patterns are essential for understanding price movements in various market conditions. One standout pattern is the Dragonfly Doji Candlestick Pattern, which can help traders identify potential trade signals. In this article, we will delve into the Dragonfly Doji Candlestick pattern, exploring its formation, psychology, trading ideas and how traders can use this information to make informed decisions and identify trade opportunities.

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Why Are Stocks, Gold, and the Dollar Surging?

Advisor Perspectives

While gold prices rise due to heightened geopolitical uncertainty, the US stock market is breaking records, and global demand for the dollar remains robust. This can be attributed to growing confidence in the US economy, which continues to surprise on the upside.

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Looking Back at Equity Factors in Q2 2024 With WisdomTree

Advisor Perspectives

The second quarter began with inflation concerns causing a negative return in April, but improved inflation led to a more hopeful market in May and June, with AI and semiconductor stocks leading.

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How to Augment Your Retirement Income for Tax Efficiency

Advisor Perspectives

Increasing the tax efficiency of a retiree’s income portfolio with the NEOS ETF suite may offer several benefits.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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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U.S. ETF Flows: Investors Are Getting Polarized

Advisor Perspectives

It's been another strong first half for the U.S. ETF industry, with overall flows set to challenge or surpass historic records.

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Software Stocks Primed to Be Contrarian Bets

Advisor Perspectives

Despite all the hoopla surrounding technology stocks in the first half of the year, software names struggled.

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