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Things Change

The Better Letter

GE jumped over Exxon to the top spot as the oil company (which had bought Mobil in 1998 in what was then the biggest merger ever) stayed at number two. Chevron, which had been known as Standard Oil of California, returned to the top ten at number eight. The broader economy matters. percent per annum, including dividends.

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Market Commentary: Slow Start For Stocks Despite Solid Job Gains

Carson Wealth

2023 Stock Gains Suggest a Solid (But Not Spectacular) 2024 The S&P 500 finally fell last week after nine consecutive weeks of gains, the longest weekly winning streak since 2004. A “Goldilocks” December jobs report highlights sustained momentum for the economy as it continues its path to normalization. History says to expect it.

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Market Commentary: Fundamentals May Be Aligned for Solid Stock Gains in 2024

Carson Wealth

ECONOMY The economy saw blockbuster productivity growth in the third quarter. ECONOMY: PRODUCTIVITY GROWTH COULD BE A GAME CHANGER Lost in all the consternation over a weak payroll report this month was robust productivity data, which was released earlier. But this was not because the productive capacity of the economy expanded.

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How And Why To Give Away Your Money In 2024

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

A changing political landscape, the state of the economy, donor sentiment, and industry changes are four areas which present challenges and opportunities alike. Politics and the Economy We’ve seen recently how current world affairs can affect donor sentiment in some of the most high profile universities across the country.

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The State of the American Business

The Irrelevant Investor

The market has done a good job reflecting what's going on in the real economy. Exploration and Production (-76%) This number reflects the average change from the 52-week high for each group. Recreational Vehicles (-54%) It's hard to believe, but Harley Davidson had a bigger market cap than Apple in 2004. When do they reopen?

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Transcript: Joe Barratta of Blackstone

The Big Picture

BARATTA: Wind, solar, electrifying the economy, getting off of oil and gas, and it’s all kinds of companies engaged. Probably somewhere around 2004 or ‘05, we started doing things by ourselves. BARATTA: A growing economy, zero cost to capital, markets compounding at 15, 16, 17 percent. We started doing deals on our own.

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Oil & Water: Fossil Fuel Divestment in Sustainable Bond Portfolios

Brown Advisory

The fossil fuel divestment “movement” has gained some momentum in recent years, and it is a topic we discuss with a growing number of clients. Overall, we try to focus on the big picture: We want to own bonds that are, on balance, helping with the transition to a “post-carbon” economy.