The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Colombia Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • How a shipping error 100 years ago launched the $30 billion chicken industry : The accidental origins of the chicken on your plate, explained. ( Vox ) • A twisted tale of celebrity promotion, opaque transactions and allegations of racist tropes : January 2022 was a time capsule showing the temporary alliance between celebrity ma

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

EVs Range anxiety isn't going away, even with more money. (msn.com) Under pressure Tesla ($TSLA) is opening its charging network to non-Tesla owners. (politico.com) EVs are on their way to becoming boring. Which is a good thing. (theatlantic.com) Energy The Yellowstone supervolcano is a untapped energy source. (marginalrevolution.com) How droughts put hydropower projects at-risk.

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The Reformed Broker

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait. Check it out below or wherever fine podcasts are played. . The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • 3rd Look at Local Housing Markets in January Lawler: Early Read on Existing Home Sales in January • January Housing Starts: Near Record Number of Housing Units Under Construction • Current State of the Housing Market: Overview for mid-February • Update: Some "Good News" for Homebuilders • 2nd Look at Local Housing Markets in January This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.

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The Irrelevant Investor

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Articles Google has 175,000+ capable and well-compensated employees who get very little done quarter over quarter, year over year. (By Praveen Seshardi) The depression-era entitlement is a life-raft for sixteen million seniors who would otherwise be in poverty and the primary source of security to tens of millions more. (By Roger Lowenstein) Using enforcement actions to tell people what the law is in an emerging industry.

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Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The key reports this week are January New and Existing Home sales, the second estimate of Q4 GDP and Personal Income and Outlays for January. -- Monday, February 20th -- All US markets will be closed in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. -- Tuesday, February 21st -- 10:00 AM: Existing Home Sales for January from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

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Clever Girl Finance

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Are you looking for the cheapest way to move out of state? The reality is that moving long-distance can be quite expensive, more so than local moves. From packing supplies to transportation, the cost to move can really add up. Depending on how far you need to move and how much stuff you have, it could cost over $14,000. If you don’t have that money saved , that can be a huge expense.

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Validea

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Meb Faber explains how a simple asset allocation strategy has stood the test of time. See Full Episode The post Investing Shorts: An Asset Allocation Strategy That Has Worked for 2000 Years appeared first on Validea's Guru Investor Blog.

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Clever Girl Finance

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

You got the job offer – congratulations! Time to accept it and get to work, right? Hold up - before you rush to accept that first offer , you should consider writing a salary negotiation counter offer letter. You likely have more power than you think you do when it comes to the terms of your job offer. You don’t have to accept what is first offered to you.

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Validea

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Michael Mauboussin shares the one lesson he would teach the average investor. See full interview with Michael Mauboussin The post The Most Important Investing Lesson: Michael Mauboussin appeared first on Validea's Guru Investor Blog.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Federal Reserve officials like to call their decisions “data dependent.” Business leaders say it a little differently, often “data driven.” The point, in both cases, is something like: “We consider relevant data when making important decisions.

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Ron A. Rhodes

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

In a February 13, 2023 decision from the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, a portion of the U.S.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Tesla Inc. has been weighing a takeover of battery-metals miner Sigma Lithium Corp., people with knowledge of the matter said, amid rampant demand for the metal used in electric vehicle batteries.

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During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.

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The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

 This week, we speak with Tim Buckley , who is chairman and chief executive officer of Vanguard. Buckley has been with Vanguard for 32 years and has been CEO for the past 5. Previously, he was chief investment officer and chief information officer, overseeing the company’s internally managed stock, bond, and money market portfolios as well as its investment research and methodology.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Professional speculators are turning risk-on by gobbling up technology shares, after largely missing out on the new-year rally in the stock-market’s biggest winners.

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Clever Girl Finance

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The key to building wealth and achieving financial success is creating multiple sources of income. In fact, the average millionaire has several sources of income. Having multiple income streams can give you peace of mind with your finances because you aren't relying on one single job or investment for your money. Basically, you aren't putting all of your eggs in one basket!

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The auto industry is navigating through shifting conditions in trade, policy, and preferences.

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Clever Girl Finance

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

When it comes to managing our finances, having a broke mindset is a big disadvantage. But in reality, most of us are conditioned to incorporate negative ways of thinking about money into our lives. The good news is it’s possible to transform your mindset, which could lead to positive changes in your financial situation. Let’s talk about what a broke mindset is.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Last year marked a dramatic turn for US college endowments as hundreds of universities reported steep losses, reflecting the tumult in global markets.

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Aleph

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Picture Credit: David Merkel, with an assist from the YouImagine AI image generator || Twitter bird flies off into the sunset Companies Missed signals: behind Trafigura’s $577mn loss on non-existent nickel [link] Fascinating that they never did physical checks of what was delivered. Also that they didn’t do a background check on TMT. Feb 16, 2023 Podcast Companies, Once Walking on Air, Feel the Strain of Gravity [link] My kids ask me to do a podcast.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Two Federal Reserve officials said that interest rates need to keep rising, with one arguing they should keep moving at a gradual pace.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Gold is nearing its strongest buy signal in four months as the U.S. dollar eases off a rally that’s carried the greenback to its highest point since early January.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Two Federal Reserve officials said that interest rates need to keep rising, with one arguing they should keep moving at a gradual pace.

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