Abnormal Returns
APRIL 13, 2024
Hybrids Another sign that hybrid vehicles are a hot commodity. (heatmap.news) Things a potential hybrid buyer should keep in mind. (wsj.com) Plug-in hybrids help the environment if you actually plug them in. (advisorperspectives.com) Autos Tesla's ($TSLA) path to EV dominance has hit a speed bump. (wsj.com) Electric car companies are just car companies.
The Big Picture
APRIL 13, 2024
I wanted to share a few thoughts about the new podcast we formally launched in December of last year, At the Money. The idea behind the show: Short, focused conversations with experts about any and all issues that affect you and your money, from spending it to investing it. Think of it as a guided tour of key ideas, sherpaed with the experts who I believe add enormous value to our understanding of how humans do behave — and should behave — around money.
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Advisor Perspectives
APRIL 13, 2024
he current state of the market for renters is akin to being in the eye of a multi-year hurricane. Rents surged in 2021 and 2022, driving a wave of apartment construction that helped to stabilize or even lower prices this year.
Calculated Risk
APRIL 13, 2024
At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-April 2024 • Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-April 2024 • 2nd Look at Local Housing Markets in March • An Update on the House Price Battle Royale: Low Inventory vs Affordability • 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in March This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.
Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem
Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.
The Irrelevant Investor
APRIL 13, 2024
Articles Instead of viewing behavioral economics as a window, we should regard it as a mirror. (By Jason Zweig) You want to try to emulate skills that are repeatable (By Morgan Housel) The economy is too good to expect a rapid cooling off anytime soon (By Josh Brown) Even the best laid plans can still fail (By Nick Maggiulli) The median payment for a new purchase has doubled since 2021.
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The Big Picture
APRIL 13, 2024
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • This is the most consequential technology in America: (Spoiler alert: It’s YouTube.) It’s the most popular social app and music service, the healthiest economy on the internet and AI training fuel. ( Washington Post ) • What I Learned from Daniel Kahneman.
Advisor Perspectives
APRIL 13, 2024
Back when the electric vehicles revolution appeared unshakable and Tesla Inc. was valued at more than $1 trillion, few of us gave much thought to hybrids. But amid consumer wariness about EVs’ driving range and insufficient public recharging infrastructure, vehicles that combine a combustion engine and electric motor are back in fashion, at least for now.
Trade Brains
APRIL 13, 2024
Bullish Marubozu Candlestick Pattern: Traders and speculators rely on technical analysis to analyze and predict the future movement of the price in the market. Candlestick patterns are a part of technical analysis preferred by traders to understand and predict the future price movement in securities. Here in this article, we will discuss the Bullish Marubozu Candlestick Pattern with its meaning, formation, and how to set up a trade with the pattern formation.
Advisor Perspectives
APRIL 13, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin were top of mind at Paris Blockchain Week, where I had the privilege of presenting to an enthusiastic crowd. The blockchain and digital assets event, held beneath the world-famous Louvre Museum, attracted close to 10,000 people, an impressive 25% increase over last year, as Bitcoin traded near its all-time high and AI dominated headlines.
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As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.
Calculated Risk
APRIL 13, 2024
The key reports this week are March Retail Sales, Housing Starts and Existing Home Sales. For manufacturing, the March Industrial Production report, and NY and Philly Fed surveys will be released this week. -- Monday, April 15th -- 8:30 AM: Retail sales for March is scheduled to be released. The consensus is for a 0.3% increase in retail sales. This graph shows the year-over-year change in retail sales and food service (ex-gasoline) since 1993.
Advisor Perspectives
APRIL 13, 2024
This week continues our series on dividends and dividend growth stocks. This is one part of my strategy to try to get through what I see as a coming crisis by the end of the decade with as much of my buying power as intact as possible.
Calculated Risk
APRIL 13, 2024
Note: I used to post this monthly, but I stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. I've received a number of requests lately to post this again, so here is another update of tracking employment during Presidential terms. We frequently use Presidential terms as time markers - we could use Speaker of the House, Fed Chair, or any other marker. Important: There are many differences between these periods.
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