Trade Brains

MAY 11, 2024

Morning Doji Star Candlestick Pattern: Candlestick patterns are distinctive visual representations of price action over a specific period. These patterns, formed by open, high, low, and close prices, give insights into market sentiment and potential trend reversals or continuations. Candlestick patterns assist traders in making informed decisions about buying and selling stocks by providing valuable information about market dynamics and potential trading opportunities.

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Advisor Perspectives

MAY 11, 2024

Hedge fund firm Deer Park Road Management Co. is set to pounce on beaten-down prices in the residential mortgage market on expectations that the US Federal Reserve will start lowering rates later this year.

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Aleph

MAY 11, 2024

Credit: Aleph Blog || Really, we should be expecting a bubble as the Baby Boomers retire. As of December 31st, 2023, the S&P 500 was forecasting a return of 1.34%/year over the next ten years, with no adjustment for inflation. As of the close on May 10th, 2024, that figure was 0.32%/year. Why so glum? US entities are overinvested in stocks and private equity.

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Calculated Risk

MAY 11, 2024

The key reports this week are April CPI, Retail Sales and Housing Starts. For manufacturing, April Industrial Production, and the May NY and Philly Fed manufacturing surveys will be released. -- Monday, May 13th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, May 14th -- 6:00 AM ET: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for April. 8:30 AM: The Producer Price Index for April from the BLS.

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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.

Accounting

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

MAY 11, 2024

Barron's had two articles about retirement, one about Social Security and one saying that most workers don't want to work past 62. The sentiment of that second one, there are articles all the time that say different things about the desire to versus the need to work and so on. The better framing of this IMO is to have a Plan A of what you intend to do and then some sort of backup in case your hand is forced somehow (layoff or health) or you get to some age and decide you've got to do something d

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Advisor Perspectives

MAY 11, 2024

Do presidents and prime ministers make economies? Or do economies make presidents and prime ministers? 2024 is a year of significant elections, with more voters heading to the polls worldwide than ever before.

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The Big Picture

MAY 11, 2024

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The wild rise of Zillow Gone Wild : Samir Mezrahi posted his first outrageous house in 2020. Now he has 4 million followers and an HGTV show on the way. ( Washington Post ) • Big Fridge: The hot business of cold storage : Diets, demographics, desertification: what trends aren’t growing the global cold chain?

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Advisor Perspectives

MAY 11, 2024

When Microsoft Corp. invested more than $10 billion for a chunk of OpenAI, scientists inside its storied research division were rankled about being shoved aside for a newer player from outside the company.

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Abnormal Returns

MAY 11, 2024

Autos Republicans don't want EVs. (wapo.st) Ironically EVs are made largely in GOP districts. (msn.com) Good luck trying to turn off data sharing on your vehicle. (sherwood.news) Transport How far along are self-driving semi-trucks? (apnews.com) How to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. (newatlas.com) Energy Giant batteries are transforming power generation.

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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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Advisor Perspectives

MAY 11, 2024

Legislation is driving a renewed focus on workers without workplace savings plans, creating opportunities for both wealth advisors and retirement specialists. Our Retirement Strategist Mike Dullaghan discusses the trends.

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Advisor Perspectives

MAY 11, 2024

US housing has weathered surging mortgage rates. Thin inventory and pent-up demand could create opportunity.

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