Sat.Mar 30, 2024

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Saturday links: making the switch

Abnormal Returns

Autos What it takes to add an EV charger in your garage. (wsj.com) Formula E is still finding its footing, especially in America. (politico.com) Shipping Cargo ships are only getting bigger. Ports need to accommodate them. (ft.com) A history of bridge collisions. (theconversation.com) Swapping trucks for barges to transport goods. (nytimes.com) Energy The U.S. economy continues to get more energy efficient.

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10 Weekend Reads

The Big Picture

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat by the fire, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Are Yor Rich? Billionaires know they are. Low-wage workers are very well aware that they aren’t. But vast swaths of America’s “regular rich” don’t feel that way, and it’s keeping everybody down. ( Bloomberg ) • Famously Obstinate, Bill Ackman Is Now Real-Life Famous.

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Digging In To Tracking Error

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

I stumbled into some content about model ETF portfolios including one interesting portfolio that was comprised of ETFs that I'd mostly never heard of. It was impressive that the portfolio was not just a collection of the largest Vanguard, iShares or Schwab ETFs. I'm not going to try to dissect the portfolio for a couple of reasons. There's no need to create the impression of bagging on the portfolio, they are trying something innovative.

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Schedule for Week of March 31, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key report scheduled for this week is the March employment report on Friday. Other key reports include the February Trade Deficit and March Auto Sales. For manufacturing, the March ISM Manufacturing survey will be released. -- Monday, April 1st -- 10:00 AM: ISM Manufacturing Index for March. The consensus is for the ISM to be at 48.5, up from 47.8 in February. 10:00 AM: Construction Spending for February.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

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.

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Rising Window Candlestick Pattern – Psychology and Trading Strategies

Trade Brains

Rising Window Candlestick Pattern: In the world of the stock market, every movement in price is due to a reason and every movement gives an indication. There are few candlestick patterns which when formed give a certain indication of future movement. These candlestick patterns are important tools for technical analysts to predict the future movement of prices.

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The Indian Giant Has Arrived

Advisor Perspectives

With India's development continuing to gain steam, one of the biggest challenges will be to avoid the mistake that others have made when they failed to recognize their newly acquired global systemic influence and adapt accordingly. Both China and Big Tech show that it is never too early to start managing one's own rise.

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: House Price Index Up 6.0% year-over-year

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 6.0% year-over-year in January • New Home Sales at 662,000 Annual Rate in February • Inflation Adjusted House Prices 2.4% Below Peak • FHFA’s National Mortgage Database: Outstanding Mortgage Rates, LTV and Credit Scores • Fannie and Freddie: Single Family Serious Delinquency Rate Decreased, Multi-family Decreased in February • Final Look at Local Housing Markets in February This is usually publ

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