Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The firm’s board is already conducting a search for his successor. Additionally, Greg Davis has been appointed as president in addition to his current role as chief investment officer.
Calculated Risk
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
From the NAR: Pending Home Sales Receded 4.9% in January Pending home sales in January dropped 4.9% , according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast and West posted monthly gains in transactions while the Midwest and South recorded losses. All four U.S. regions registered year-over-year decreases. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* – a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings – decreased to 74.3 in January.
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The Big Picture
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
A century of tech adoption in 30 seconds click for animation Source: Blackrock The post U.S. Technology Adoption, 1900-2021 appeared first on The Big Picture.
Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Podcasts Peter Lazaroff with five reasons you need a financial plan that have nothing to do with money. (peterlazaroff.com) Justin Carbonneau and Jack Forehand talk with Justin Castelli about your mission in life. (youtube.com) How well do you know yourself? Barry Ritholtz talks with David Dunning. (ritholtz.com) Christine Benz and Amy Arnott talk with Marc Freedman who the co-CEO and founder of Encore.org about working later in life.
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
Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The dips in M&A and total assets in 2022 should have been a wakeup call for the industry to return its focus to organic growth.
Calculated Risk
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
"Higher rates in recent weeks have stalled activity", Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s SVP and Chief Economist. From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications decreased 5.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 23, 2024.
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Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Podcasts Frazer Rice talks Florida and California property insurance issues with Aon's LaTanya Simmons. (open.spotify.com) Michael Kitces talks with Ben Hockema. who is the Founder of Illuminate Wealth Management about how to fund your RIA. (kitces.com) Daniel Crosby on why not caring what other people think is a valuable asset. (standarddeviationspod.com) Diana Britton talks with Michael Kitces about adviser well-being.
Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
America boasts more than double the female billionaires than any other country.
Calculated Risk
MARCH 1, 2024
From the Census Bureau reported that overall construction spending increased: Construction spending during January 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,102.4 billion, 0.2 percent below the revised December estimate of $2,105.8 billion. The January figure is 11.7 percent above the January 2023 estimate of $1,882.2 billion. emphasis added Private spending increased and public spending decreased: Spending on private construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In the early days of the financial advice industry, an advisor's options for generating new business were somewhat limited. Cold calls, country club memberships, Chamber of Commerce networking, and referrals (from clients or centers of influence) were staples for growth, and determining how successful those sales-centric efforts were was rather straightforward.
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Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Markets Communications and health care are leading the U.S. market in 2024. (capitalspectator.com) A closer look at Europe's answer to the Magnificent Seven stocks, GRANOLA. (biopharmadive.com) Strategy What happens when you invest right before a bear market? (awealthofcommonsense.com) The case for, but mostly against, dividend-focused ETFs. (ofdollarsanddata.com) Why it's so easy to get sucked into trading too much.
Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Advisory shops on the Orion platform with DPL membership now have more flexibility and data feeds around annuities and insurance.
Calculated Risk
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
S&P/Case-Shiller released the monthly Home Price Indices for December ("December" is a 3-month average of October, November and December closing prices). This release includes prices for 20 individual cities, two composite indices (for 10 cities and 20 cities) and the monthly National index. From S&P S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Reports 5.5% Annual Home Price Gain for Calendar 2023 The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S.
The Big Picture
MARCH 1, 2024
This week, we speak with David Snyderman, global head of Magnetar Capital LLC’s alternative credit and fixed-income business. He also serves as chairman of Magnetar’s investment committee and as a member of its management committee. Snyderman, who joined Magnetar in 2005 shortly after its launch, was previously the head of global credit and a senior managing director at Citadel Investment Group, and he served as a member of the management, portfolio management and investment/risk committ
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Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Top clicks this week Joshua Brown, "When too many learn the same game and it gets very easy to both play and teach to friends, the game breaks." (downtownjoshbrown.com) Why you need to further investigate high dividend yields. (wsj.com) The wealth management industry is going to be slammed with demand. (downtownjoshbrown.com) What's driving stock market returns?
Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
A public filing cited an “organizational realignment of certain business functions” as the reason for the departure.
Calculated Risk
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Here is a graph of the year-over-year change in shelter from the CPI report and housing from the PCE report this morning, both through January 2024. CPI Shelter was up 6.1% year-over-year in January, down from 6.2% in December, and down from the cycle peak of 8.2% in March 2023. Housing (PCE) was up 6.1% YoY in January , down from 6.3% in December, and down from the cycle peak of 8.3% in April 2023.
The Big Picture
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Transcript: The transcript from this week’s MiB: Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including any podcast extras, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube , and Bloomberg. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~ XXXXX ~~~ The post Transcript: Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management appeared first on The Big Picture.
Speaker: Aaron Berson
Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g
Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Markets Some of the most speculative sectors are perking up. (allstarcharts.com) Bitcoin hit its highest level since November 2021. (blockworks.co) Strategy Rubin Miller, "Investing on hopes and hunches — making emotional decisions — is why so few portfolios earn the actual market return." (fortunesandfrictions.com) The rise of passive investing hasn't broken the markets.
Wealth Management
MARCH 1, 2024
Sixty-one million people in the U.S. live with a disability; intergenerational planning for this population is critical.
Calculated Risk
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Freddie Reports Surge in Multifamily Serious Delinquencies Brief excerpt: Freddie Mac reports that the multi-family serious delinquency rate increased sharply in January to 0.44% from 0.28% in December, and up from 0.12% in January 2023. This graph shows the Freddie multi-family serious delinquency rate since 2012.
A Wealth of Common Sense
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Despite 5% short-term interest rates and stickier inflation than some people would like and the Fed potentially pushing back interest rate cuts for a few months and the new True Detective seasons being a massive disappointment…the S&P 500 continues to take out new all-time highs. By my count there have already been a baker’s dozen in 2024 alone.1 Here are the new highs by year since 2015: 2015: 10 2016: 1.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 1, 2024
The biz Google Podcasts is going away. (wired.com) Finance Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway talks multi-strategy hedge funds with Krishna Kumar, a portfolio manager at Goose Hollow Capital Management. (podcasts.apple.com) Patrick O'Shaughnessy talks with Ali Hamed, co-founder and partner at CoVenture. (joincolossus.com) Barry Ritholtz talks concentrated portfolios with Andrew Slimmon, managing director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.
Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
With the news of King Charles' cancer diagnosis, we re-present this episode exploring how estate plans work when there are international heirs involved.
Calculated Risk
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The Census Bureau reports New Home Sales in January were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 661 thousand. The previous three months were revised down. Sales of new single‐family houses in January 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 661,000 , according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 1, 2024
A podcast listener asks: How do you both manage to produce podcasts every week, handle your jobs, write, read, and raise families without burning out? How do you maintain this balance? What strategies do you use to recharge yourselves? Personally, when I go on vacation, I completely disconnect from work, yet I’ve noticed you guys continue podcasting even during your vacations.
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Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Crypto Memecoins are soaring. (theblock.co) A skeptical take on crypto, and factors. (ft.com) Brokers WeBull is going public via a SPAC deal. (wsj.com) Robinhood ($HOOD) wants to provide IRAs to gig workers. (investmentnews.com) Finance Banks are now lending to private credit funds. (semafor.com) Why Goldman Sachs ($GS) trades at a discount to the stock market.
Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
These funds saw the most activity over the past 30 days.
Calculated Risk
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in January; Up 6.2% Year-over-year A brief excerpt: On a year-over-year basis, the National FMHPI was up 6.2% in January , from up 6.3% YoY in December. The YoY increase peaked at 19.1% in July 2021, and for this cycle, bottomed at up 0.9% YoY in April 2023.
A Wealth of Common Sense
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
The housing market wasn’t supposed to remain this strong. People were forecasting for a 20% drop in housing prices in 2022. It made sense at the time. Everyone was predicting a recession. Prices had shot up 50% in three years. The Fed was jacking up interest rates. Mortgage rates went vertical. And all we got was a wimpy 2-3% dip in prices. I cannot predict the future but it’s hard to come up with a bearish th.
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