Abnormal Returns

MAY 3, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Is Berkshire's energy business still a growth engine moving forward? bloomberg.com) You can't talk Berkshire without talking about Apple ($AAPL). wsj.com) Why Berkshire Hathaway ($BRK.A) should buy Boeing ($BA). bloomberg.com) Finance Regional banks are embracing their boring side.

Financial Advising 279

Financial Advising Engineering Media Economy 279

The Big Picture

JULY 30, 2022

It is surprisingly easy to tell when a car is being subjected to a laboratory-based emissions test, because engines on a test track run with a regularity never seen in real-world use. This is ‘trivial’, as engineers say, for software to detect. London Review of Books ). •

Engineering 277

Engineering Media Clients Marketing 277

The Big Picture

JUNE 17, 2024

I suggest you go read the entire piece, here. Spoiler alert: “ Analysis of the past 150 years, there seems no reason to believe that the increased concentration of the past ten years is the harbinger of a major bear market.

Marketing 316

Marketing Marketing Engineering Economics 316

Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

sherwood.news) Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg is at war with WP Engine. (bloomberg.com) Ten thoughts on the CEO transition at Nike ($NKE). huddleup.substack.com) Wordpress Wordpress powers a big chunk of the Internet. techcrunch.com) Economy Inflation stung, but wages are now outpacing price growth.

Financial Advising 288

Financial Advising Engineering Manufacturing Economy 288

The Big Picture

JANUARY 7, 2023

Be sure to check out our Masters in Business next week with Jennifer Grancio, CEO of Engine No. Before Engine No. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. 1, where she guides the firm’s strategic vision.

Engineering 306

Engineering Distribution Banking Retail 306

The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

liter 65° ENGINE. Other sports car makers have embraced the SUV to great success: The Cayenne (literally) saved Porshe from bankruptcy; Lamborghini Urus helped drive the company’s worth to ~$11 billion. That Maranello wants some of that juice reveals how the modern world of ultra-luxury playthings works. The details: V12 6.5-liter

Engineering 306

Engineering Distribution 306

The Reformed Broker

AUGUST 21, 2023

here’s the book) who was a mechanical engineer by trade before turning his mathematical mind to stock and commodity trading, subsequently developing some of the most widely traded tools in technical ana. It was created in 1978 by J. Welles Wilder Jr. The post Apple hits big oversold levels, now what?

Engineering 246

Engineering 246

The Big Picture

APRIL 28, 2024

liter V8 engine 4-Speed Manual 150/160 horsepower 0-60 mph = 11.1 But the expensive materials and bespoke hand assembly made 507 sell for closer to $10,500 — out of reach for most consumers. That failure led to heavy financial losses for BMW. The specs: 3.2

Engineering 279

Engineering Sales Planning Marketing 279

The Big Picture

DECEMBER 2, 2022

engine, 0-60 mph in 7.3 But the latest design is a handsome reboot, and should help sales pick up. Here are the 2023 Prius hybrid specs we know so far: Up-to 57 MPG combined fuel. 37 miles range on battery alone. 195 horsepower and at 220 hp. On-Demand AWD system. 2023 in LE, XLE and Limited grades.

Engineering 278

Engineering Sales 278

Abnormal Returns

JUNE 13, 2024

Books A Q&A with Wes Marshall author of "Killed by a Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion That Science Underlies Our Transportation System." bloomberg.com) Lessons learned from Zoë Schlanger's “The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth.”

Transportation 249

Transportation Engineering Economics Marketing 249

Wealth Management

AUGUST 16, 2024

Neil Gilfedder, the firm’s CIO, talks about how the RIA has incorporated its co-founder’s risk-adjusted investment analysis and how it stays transparent with clients.

Engineering 116

Engineering Assets Clients Investing 116

Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 14, 2024

theatlantic.com) Why your search engine results are getting worse. (newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Why creators are inevitably attracted to platforms. om.co) Every platform eventually runs into a moderation problem. honest-broker.com)

Financial Advising 290

Financial Advising Engineering Food Economics 290

Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The co-founder discusses the why of Bento through to the predictive client-communications platform's just announced partnership with marketing firm FMG Suite.

Engineering 127

Engineering Communication Clients Marketing 127

The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

liter BMW TwinPower Turbo V-8 engine making 536HP. The 7 Series is all new and redesigned, with your choice of electric or traditional ICE powertrains: the 740i is a rear-drive, 3.0-liter liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder that makes 375 HP; the 760i xDrive Sedan is all-wheel drive, with a 4.4-liter 0-60 MPH only takes 4.5

Engineering 246

Engineering 246

The Big Picture

OCTOBER 1, 2022

liter V-8 engine. The new BMW XM Hybrid is a lot of things: a high horsepower, very expensive, top-of-the-line SUV, that is the first hybrid from BMW Motorsports GmbH, aka “M” sports division. The specs on the Plug-in hybrid powertrain are impressive: -TwinPower Turbo, 4.4-liter 644HP + 590lb-ft of torque. -0-60 0-60 mph in 4.1

Engineering 298

Engineering 298

Abnormal Returns

APRIL 1, 2024

theverge.com) Generative AI search engine Perplexity is planning to start selling ads. (morningstar.com) Finance Capital One ($COF) is going to struggle to get regulatory approval to acquire Discover Financial ($DFS). bloomberg.com) Why banks love the wealth management business. wsj.com) AI You can now use ChatGPT without a login.

Assets 262

Assets Financial Advising Wealth Management Engineering 262

The Big Picture

JULY 22, 2022

liter XK straight-six made 265bhp from the factory; the engine grew to 4.2 The E-Type was continually upgraded from 1961 through 1975 while retaining its spectacular styling. The original 3.8-liter and produced the same 265 horsepower as the 3.8-liter liter and the same top speed (150 mph), but increased torque 18% from 240 to 283 lb?ft.

Engineering 279

Engineering 279

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 30, 2023

kitces.com) AI How recommendation engines could work in wealth management. (podcasts.apple.com) Michael Kitces talks with Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez, founder of Aptus Financial, about operating as a flat-fee advice-only firm. riaintel.com) How AI will play a role in the provision of financial advice.

Wealth Management 264

Wealth Management Retirement Planning Financial Advising Financial Advice 264

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 12, 2023

ft.com) Facial recognition Like it or not, face search engines are coming. (economist.com) You can't attribute changes in yields to any single factor. economist.com) Finance VC activity is at multi-year lows. venturebeat.com) Europe has an IPO problem.

Financial Advising 279

Financial Advising Engineering Retail Media 279

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 15, 2024

In this article, Managing Editor Sydney Squires explains how 1 piece of video content can be reused to cover 6 different marketing techniques: the video itself, podcasting, social media, blogging, newsletter drip marketing campaigns, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) boosts.

Marketing 240

Marketing Marketing Engineering Media 240

Abnormal Returns

JULY 26, 2024

sherwood.news) AI Why Reddit ($RDDT) is cracking down on search engines. (sherwood.news) Lineage ($LINE), the world's largest refrigerated-storage company, just went public. cnbc.com) When a company's stock price doesn't reflect its true value: the case of QXO. theverge.com) The number of AI models just keeps growing.

Financial Advising 264

Financial Advising Engineering Economy Numbers 264

The Big Picture

DECEMBER 3, 2022

An engineering marvel just saved Venice from a flood. The city was spared from disaster because of a $6 billion engineering project designed to protect Venice from mass flooding and the exhausting cycle of cleanup and recovery. But the Public Can’t Reach It. New York Times ). • What about when seas rise?

Engineering 264

Engineering Food Economy Management 264

Abnormal Returns

JULY 17, 2023

thinkadvisor.com) The biz The DOL's fiduciary rule has thrown a wrench into Edelman Financial Engine's ($EFE) plans. (citywire.com) Charles Schwab ($SCHW) is rethinking its real estate footprint. riabiz.com) Should advisers care about Schwab's expanded HNW services? citywire.com) Why this advisor chose to custody with Goldman Sachs ($GS).

Wealth Management 246

Wealth Management Compliance Engineering Clients 246

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 2, 2023

advisorengine.com) The biz What's next for Edelman Financial Engines? Mack talks with Samuel Deane about going from wealthtech user to wealthtech investor. financial-planning.com) How to create a better wealth management-focused podcast strategy. citywire.com) Another venture capital firm is getting into the wealth management business.

Wealth Management 260

Wealth Management Startup Retirement Engineering 260

The Big Picture

APRIL 18, 2023

Construction Physics ) • 2024 Ford Mustang chief engineer learned to drive on a Mustang GT stick, reveals future : While muscle cars fade into the sunset, America’s favorite pony is undergoing a technology transformation. And all eyes are trained on Laurie Transou, chief engineer of the Mustang program.

Engineering 278

Engineering Economics Taxes Economy 278

Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 3, 2023

nytimes.com) Neeva is a better search engine, but nobody uses it. (nymag.com) Technology The inside story of how Meta ($META) built Threads. wapo.st) Starlink dominates the satellite internet business. Do we really want Elon Musk with all that power? theverge.com) Environment Texas has always been hot, but for some its now too much.

Engineering 231

Engineering Sales 231

Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Welcome to our in-depth exploration of Azad Engineering Limited, a key player in the production of components for energy turbines and aerospace & defence aircraft. Azad Engineering Limited Business Overview Azad Engineering Limited started its core business in 2008. Azad Engineering Ltd. Ansaldo Energia S.P.A.,

Engineering 111

Engineering Manufacturing Certification Sales 111

Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 10, 2023

newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Engineering blogs are a recruiting tool for tech companies. (abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter. nytimes.com) People like working outside. wapo.st) Give the gift of 'no.' artofmanliness.com).

Recruitment 240

Recruitment Financial Advising Engineering Media 240

The Big Picture

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The 1978 engines were so robust that 300,000 miles were not an unusual milestone. I mentioned my Retro-Mod EV project last month; I think I found a donor car with good paint, but a poor interior and a rebuilt, overbored engine that should bring a few bucks to lower the total costs. Source: Bring A Trailer.

Engineering 189

Engineering 189

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A continual thread through the conference was the ongoing effort to build a truly cohesive tech stack. In the wake of an AdvisorTech boom over the last decade, many advisors have all the tools they need to build truly comprehensive solutions for their clients.

Consulting 244

Consulting Financial Advice Engineering Financial Advisor 244

The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

No rear wheel steer or heavy hybrid batteries, just a monster Mercedes-sourced twin-turbo AMG engine. I tend to like cars in Blue, as they are less cliched and rarer — check out the low-key Ion Blue.

Engineering 255

Engineering Marketing Marketing 255

Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 2, 2023

theverge.com) ESPN ESPN has gone from profit engine to problem for Disney ($DIS). (awealthofcommonsense.com) Amazon Amazon ($AMZN) is adding video telemedicine visits in all 50 states to its virtual care option. nbcnews.com) Amazon ($AMZN) is streamlining its online food ordering system. nytimes.com) ESPN and FS1 continue to lose subscribers.

Financial Advising 245

Financial Advising Engineering Food Media 245

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

theblock.co) Companies Tech companies are still paying up to hire engineering talent. (theinformation.com) What red flags did FTX investors miss? semafor.com) Is Coinbase ($COIN) a winner in all this? theinformation.com) Meta ($META) blew up all on its own, without the help of regulators.

Asset Allocation 242

Asset Allocation Financial Advising Media Engineering 242

The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

By engineering and reprogramming our own cells, we may be able to cure cancer, manufacture drugs inside our body, regenerate organs, and even reverse aging. ( The Guardian ) • The Tunnel War : From the air soldiers breathe to the guns they fire, everything is different underground. (

Medicine 303

Medicine Startup Engineering Manufacturing 303

The Big Picture

MAY 6, 2023

Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How a Dishwasher Engineer Challenged Elon Musk’s Grip on Commercial Space : A Kiwi named Peter Beck built Rocket Lab into the second coming of SpaceX. The weekend is here!

Wealth Management 311

Wealth Management Engineering Assets Management 311

The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The Era of Monster-Truck Sneakers Treats Soles as Engineering Marvel : Tread anything but lightly when you’re wearing these sneakers. . • Pensions Brace for Private-Equity Losses : Retirement officials predict grim results from investments in private equity and other illiquid assets ( Wall Street Journal ). • Wall Street Journal ). •

Engineering 306

Engineering Economy Manufacturing Retirement 306

The Big Picture

AUGUST 26, 2022

It also won Car Life’s 1961 Engineering Excellence Award. The proportions were generous and the fourth generation (1961–1969) Continental design by Ford design vice president Elwood Engel won numerous awards: A Bronze medal by the Industrial Design Institute (IDI) of New York, (an award rarely given to vehicles).

Commission 235

Commission Engineering 235