Thu.Sep 12, 2024

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Longform links: dealing with trolls

Abnormal Returns

Books An excerpt from Tim Harford’s book, “The Undercover Economist Strikes Back.” (on.ft.com) A Q&A with Alison Fragle author of "Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve." (annieduke.substack.com) AI Why AI really could disrupt work. (danielmiessler.com) Just how transformational is AI in the big picture? (thezvi.substack.com) 11 predictions about AI including 'AI will create more disruption than profit.

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Fed's Flow of Funds: Household Net Worth Increased $2.8 Trillion in Q2

Calculated Risk

The Federal Reserve released the Q2 2024 Flow of Funds report today: Financial Accounts of the United States. The net worth of households and nonprofits rose to $163.8 trillion during the second quarter of 2024. The value of directly and indirectly held corporate equities increased $0.7 trillion and the value of real estate increased $1.8 trillion. Household debt increased 3.2 percent at an annual rate in the second quarter of 2024.

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Thursday links: the gadget aisle

Abnormal Returns

Apple How the new AirPod Pros 2 could upend the hearing aid industry. (cnbc.com) Why it's smart for Apple ($AAPL) to add a Camera Control button to the new iPhones. (macworld.com) The iPhone camera is going to be an onramp for 'visual AI.' (om.co) The iPhone 16s are not 'AI phones.' (spyglass.org) Companies Kevin Plank has a tough job in his second go-round as Under Armour ($UA) CEO.

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The "Home ATM" Mostly Closed in Q2

Calculated Risk

Today, in the Real Estate Newsletter: The "Home ATM" Mostly Closed in Q2 Excerpt: During the housing bubble, many homeowners borrowed heavily against their perceived home equity - jokingly calling it the “Home ATM” - and this contributed to the subsequent housing bust, since so many homeowners had negative equity in their homes when house prices declined.

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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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What Happens to the Money Market Cash on the Sidelines?

A Wealth of Common Sense

Our resident estate expert, Taylor Hollis, joined me on the show this week to discuss questions about CD rates, how trusts work, how to protect your finances from an illness in the family and paying off student loans with a 401k loan. Further Reading: How Individual Retirement Accounts Changed the Stock Market Forever 1Assets did fall and then stagnated coming out of the Great Financial Crisis but that was a period with.

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Unemployment Claims Up 2K, Worse Than Estimates Expected

Advisor Perspectives

In the week ending September 7th, initial jobless claims were at a seasonally adjusted level of 230,000. This represents an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's figure and is worse than the 227,000 economists were expecting.

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Wealth Management Industry Awards: On the Red Carpet with Kevin Darlington

Wealth Management

Listen as Kevin Darlington General Manger, Broadridge, asks what advisor challenge is your firm trying to solve?, What do you hope to see happen in the wealth management space over the next ten years?, How will your firm continue to evolve to meet the future needs of advisor's?

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Best Semiconductor Stocks in India 2024 to add to your watchlist!

Trade Brains

The semiconductor industry has been playing a crucial role in driving technological advancements in India. As the demand for electronic devices surged, companies were continuously innovating to meet this need. This sector not only supports the growth of various industries but also aims to reduce India’s reliance on semiconductor imports. By promoting local manufacturing capabilities, the semiconductor industry is paving the way for economic growth and technological self-sufficiency in Indi

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The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: An Advisor’s Guide to Thinking Through Their Biggest Decision

Wealth Management

Jason Diamond and Mindy Diamond discuss her new book, Should I Stay or Should I Go?, created specifically for financial advisors who are looking to optimize their business.

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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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CoreLogic: 1.11 million Homeowners with Negative Equity in Q2 2024

Calculated Risk

From CoreLogic: CoreLogic: US Homeowners See Equity Gains Continue to Climb, but at a Slower Pace in Q2 CoreLogic®. today released the  Homeowner Equity Report (HER)  for the second quarter of 2024. The report shows that U.S. homeowners with mortgages (which account for roughly 62% of all properties) saw home equity increase by 8.0% year over year, representing a collective gain of $1.3 trillion and an average increase of $25,000 per borrower since the second quarter of 2023, bringing the total

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Wealth Management Industry Awards: On the Red Carpet with Kevin Darlington

Wealth Management

Listen as Kevin Darlington General Manger, Broadridge, asks what advisor challenge is your firm trying to solve?, What do you hope to see happen in the wealth management space over the next ten years?, How will your firm continue to evolve to meet the future needs of advisor's?

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Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims Increase to 230,000

Calculated Risk

The DOL reported : In the week ending September 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 230,000 , an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 227,000 to 228,000. The 4-week moving average was 230,750, an increase of 500 from the previous week's revised average.

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Focused on the Future: Brian Hamburger’s Advice to Advisors and Firms

Wealth Management

MarketCounsel founder Brian Hambruger explains why "hope is not a plan" and the pitfalls advisors and firms face in transition.

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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.

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Diversified Celebrates Major Milestone with SEI

SEI

Deepened Relationship Highlights Continued Stability, Supports Acquisitions, and Powers Growth

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Wealth Management Industry Awards: On the Red Carpet with Alexander Matos

Wealth Management

Listen as Alexander Matos AVP, Business Consulting, Kestra Financial , asks how will your firm continue to evolve to meet the future needs of advisors.

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How to Prepare for Lower Interest Rates

MainStreet Financial Planning

Interest rates are expected to drop soon, and this shift presents both opportunities and challenges for savers, investors, and anyone managing debt. As we face these changes, it’s crucial to be proactive in how you approach your financial strategy. From locking in high yields on savings accounts to refinancing loans and adjusting your investment portfolio, there are steps you can take today to maximize the benefits of lower rates.

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Focused on the Future: Brian Hamburger’s Advice to Advisors and Firms

Wealth Management

The MarketCounsel founder explains why "hope is not a plan" and the common pitfalls that advisors and firms face in transition.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Friday: Misc

Calculated Risk

Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Friday: • At 10:00 AM: University of Michigan's Consumer sentiment index (Preliminary for September).

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Wealth Management Industry Awards: On the Red Carpet with Sarah Mulcahy

Wealth Management

Listen as Sarah Mulcahy AVP, Business Consulting, Kestra Financial , asks how will your firm continue to evolve to meet the future needs of advisors.

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Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory Up 33.4% YoY

Calculated Risk

What this means: On a weekly basis, Realtor.com reports the year-over-year change in active inventory and new listings. On a monthly basis, they report total inventory. For August, Realtor.com reported inventory was up 5.8% YoY, but still down 26.4% compared to the 2017 to 2019 same month levels. Now - on a weekly basis - inventory is up 33.4% YoY. Realtor.com has monthly and weekly data on the existing home market.

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SEC Fines eToro $1.5M For Acting as Unregistered Broker Over Crypto Trading

Wealth Management

Additionally, the firm agreed that Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and Ether would be the only crypto assets U.S. customers could trade on its platform.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo. We will discuss how to address the "change challenge" to enable you to be a changemaker and a graceful recipient of change.

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Indian stocks that can benefit from bangladesh+1 strategy 

Trade Brains

Recent political turmoil in Bangladesh, marked by violent protests over job quotas, has sent shockwaves through the South Asian textile industry. This upheaval not only poses security risks in India’s neighborhood but also creates significant implications for Indian companies, particularly those in the textile sector. The resulting “Bangladesh+1” strategy adopted by global brands opens new avenues for Indian textile exporters, potentially reshaping the regional industry landsca

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Wells Fargo Fined $3M For Missing 'Unsuitable' Short-Term Trades

Wealth Management

FINRA says multiple reps at the wirehouse recommended short-term buying and selling of securities meant to be held long term.

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Producer Price Index: Wholesale Inflation Increases in August

Advisor Perspectives

Wholesale inflation increased more than expected last month. The producer price index for final demand increased 0.2% month-over-month (s.a.). On an annual basis, headline PPI decelerated from 2.1% in July to 1.7% in August.

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Milemarker Launches Firm Intelligence

Wealth Management

The firm, co-founded by serial entrepreneur Judd Mackrill, seeks to fill RIA firms' need for business intelligence, data consolidation and integration.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!

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Private Debt Looks for Growth as Traditional Capital Flatlines

Advisor Perspectives

Institutional investors, which have traditionally made up private debt’s largest pool of money, are no longer a source of growth for the $1.7 trillion industry.

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Wealth Management Industry Awards: On the Red Carpet with Dan Zitting

Wealth Management

Listen as Dan Zitting AVP, Business Consulting, Kestra Financial , asks how will your firm continue to evolve to meet the future needs of advisors.

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India’s Most Demanded IPOs: List of IPOs that Received the Highest Applicants

Trade Brains

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in India often draw immense interest from retail and institutional investors alike. With the opportunity to participate in the growth stories of some of the country’s largest companies, IPOs have become a key entry point for investors looking to maximize returns. Over the years, a few IPOs have made history by attracting massive numbers of applicants, reflecting the high confidence and expectations from both retail and institutional investors.