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Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

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Mentions Sam Ro's favorite free finance newsletters. (tker.co) The 18 best investing blogs of 2024. (thecollegeinvestor.com) Top clicks this week The 18 best investing blogs of 2024. (thecollegeinvestor.com) 11 investing principles from Bill Miller including how to avoid value traps. (investmenttalk.co) Sam Ro's favorite free finance newsletters. (tker.co) Why don't more people engage in probabilistic thinking?

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10 Sunday Reads

The Big Picture

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Realtors Are in Crisis—and Home Buyers Could Be the Winners : A wave of lawsuits over fees paid to agents has put the giant trade association on the defense; ‘it got arrogant’ ( Wall Street Journal ) see also Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits : The National Association of Realtors will pay $418 million in damages and will amend several rules that housing experts say wil

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Sunday links: pausing and reflecting

Abnormal Returns

Markets Consumer discretionary stocks have been underperforming for awhile now. (allstarcharts.com) Every big market trend eventually hits an 'air pocket.' (downtownjoshbrown.com) Strategy The economy is not the stock market, and vice versa. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Why you should pay attention to your emotions when investing. (wsj.com) Some words of wisdom from Ed Borgato.

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Office Space: Looking Past the Doom and Gloom

Advisor Perspectives

Will Americans return to the office? It may depend on where it is and what it offers.

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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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MDRT ideas: Master connecting with prospects

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Michael DePilla, MDRT In-Language Content Specialist How you communicate with prospects can make a difference in whether or not they become your clients. Try these ideas from MDRT members from around the world to better connect. Your legacy, your pick If you don’t have a will, the government is waiting to make one for you. I remind people that everything we have worked for all our lives will go to two of three places when we die: our family, our government or to charity.

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Pricol Ltd: Leading the Charge in Automotive Components and EV Development

Trade Brains

Imagine a thrilling motorcycle journey, the wind whipping past you, or a smooth car ride on a scenic highway. But what powers these experiences? Behind the roar of the engine and the comfort of the seat lies a hidden world, the world of precision engineered automotive components. Just like a well oiled machine, every vehicle relies on a symphony of meticulously crafted parts.

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Coinbase’s Supreme Court Loss Is Its Own Fault

Advisor Perspectives

To hear the words “Coinbase” and “Supreme Court” in the same breath likely inspires thoughts of the justices jousting over cryptocurrency. But this week’s decision in Coinbase v. Suski is a reminder that even in our clever new era, old principles of contract law often hold sway.

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[cdata[ Understanding the 7 Headwinds in Today’s Housing Market ]]

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![CDATA[ Navigating today's real estate market is akin to traversing through a complex labyrinth. The housing market is fraught with challenges, and whether you're buying or selling, understanding these hurdles is essential. Let's delve into the major headwinds in the current housing market and look at a few strategies that can help you succeed. Interest Rates Surge The pulse of the real.

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Long-Term Opportunities in European Value Stocks

Advisor Perspectives

European value stocks offer a compelling case for short- and long-term investment opportunities, supported by strong fundamentals, attractive valuations, and favorable market conditions.

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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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Options Traders Pile Into Big Short on India Volatility

Advisor Perspectives

In a market that’s captured the attention of global finance for allegedly making $1 billion for Jane Street Group, many trading firms are employing a relatively simple strategy: short volatility.

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Darpa-Backed Startup Seeks $70 Million to Join AI Chip Goldrush

Advisor Perspectives

A Silicon Valley startup backed by the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking at least $70 million more from investors in its quest to to develop an ultra-efficient chip for artificial intelligence technology, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg.

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With Rising Headwinds, Uncover the Power of Quality Credit Research

Advisor Perspectives

Check out this recent insight from T. Rowe Price on the importance of credit quality research in fixed income.

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3 ETFs for Low-Cost and Convenient Bond Exposure

Advisor Perspectives

Rather than dive into a vast pool individual bond options, these three ETFs can provide a low-cost and convenient option.

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Back to Basics with Reconciliations

Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.