Abnormal Returns
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Top clicks this week Why investors may regret earning 5% on cash. (allstarcharts.com) Investing is hard. Really hard. (awealthofcommonsense.com) What happens after a 20% up year for the stock market? (awealthofcommonsense.com) Should you care what Wall Street strategists have to say about 2024? (tker.co) The more room you can put between yourself and your investments, the better.
A Wealth of Common Sense
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Some things I’ve been thinking about lately: 1. I think this is the strongest labor market we’ll see in my lifetime. Since the Fed began raising rates in March 2022, the U.S. economy has added more than 6 million new jobs. This year we’ve added 2.5 million jobs. The whole idea of rate increases was to slow consumer demand which would cause companies to cut back which would lead to job cuts which would sl.
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Abnormal Returns
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Crypto What's behind the resurgence in crypto prices? (marginalrevolution.com) The case for a (small) allocation to Bitcoin. (advisorperspectives.com) Why crypto is such an asymmetric bet. (rogersplanning.blogspot.com) Companies The story of innovation at Lululemon ($LULU). (readtrung.com) Why Jensen Huang was so crucial to the success of Nvidia ($NVDA).
Calculated Risk
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Realtor.com has monthly and weekly data on the existing home market. Here is their weekly report: Weekly Housing Trends View — Data Week Ending December 2, 2023 • Active inventory increased slightly, with for-sale homes 3.1% above year ago levels. Active listings exceeded last year’s levels again this week, with the rate of increase picking up steam from the previous week (+3.1% year-over-year vs +1.8%).
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.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
DECEMBER 10, 2023
By Joseph W. Jordan This business has so much negativity and rejection that self-driven motivation is not enough. Instead, get inspired because that’s what will drive you. To get inspired, believe that you can be the most important person in someone’s life. As a result of your actions, a family can continue, a small business stays intact or a legacy is born.
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Advisor Perspectives
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Airline consolidation is not only relatively common but necessary for growth and competitiveness, and the recent announcement of Alaska Airlines’ planned acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines is a prime example of this trend.
oXYGen Financial
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Calculated Risk
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Most analysts expect there will be no change to FOMC policy at this meeting, keeping the target range for the federal funds rate at 5‑1/4 to 5-1/2 percent. Currently the market expects the next Fed move to be a 25 bp cut announced at either the March or May FOMC meeting. The market is pricing in the 2nd cut in either June or July - and a total of 4 or even 5 cuts in 2024.
Trade Brains
DECEMBER 10, 2023
DOMS Industries IPO Review : Doms, formerly known as Writefine Products is a relatively new brand established in 2005. The brand now competes with the likes of Nataraj, Apsara & Camlin, fighting for a place in every student’s hand. So how did this new brand establish itself and even manage to erase the market share market share of its competitors?
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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.
Advisor Perspectives
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Funds will begin paying out their 2023 distributions this month which could lead to a tax bill for your clients. While capital gains distributions will likely be lower this year than in recent years, interest income is expected to be higher.
Calculated Risk
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Weekend: • Schedule for Week of December 10, 2023 • FOMC Preview: No Change to Policy Expected Monday: • No major economic releases scheduled. From CNBC: Pre-Market Data and Bloomberg futures S&P 500 futures are up 4 and DOW futures are up 38 (fair value). Oil prices were down over the last week with WTI futures at $71.23 per barrel and Brent at $75.84 per barrel.
Random Roger's Retirement Planning
DECEMBER 10, 2023
There was a lot of content from various places over the weekend about whether it is time to go back into bonds, what retired investors should do for yield and even whether retirees are better off going 100% into equities. We can start with Barron's which suggests it is time to "buy bonds" as the "60/40 bounces back." Barron's talks some about safe withdrawal rates and the yields now available.
Advisor Perspectives
DECEMBER 10, 2023
The financial markets, investor opinions, and world events have been all over the place – so bear with me this morning as I am going all over the place with a variety of year-to-date observations and comments.
Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor
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.
Trade Brains
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Fundamental Analysis of Astra Microwave Products: Three promoters sensed a need for a sound, technically powerful private company that could design, develop, and produce high-end RF and Microwave subsystems and systems which resulted in the establishment of Astra Microwave Products. In this Fundamental Analysis of Astra Microwave Products , we dive deeper into their operations, financials, future plans and more… Company Overview Astra Microwave Products Limited (ASML) was founded in 1991 as a Pr
Advisor Perspectives
DECEMBER 10, 2023
The Franklin Templeton Fixed Income team believes that sustainable investing will be a dominant investment trend in the coming years, with structural tailwinds that could help improve financial returns.
The Irrelevant Investor
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by F/M Investments: We are joined by Alex Morris, CIO and President of F/m Investments to discuss their Opportunistic Income ETF. On today’s show, we discuss: F/m Investments process for investing in the credit market Understanding interest rate risk vs single-company credit risk How companies utilizing debt to grow isn’t necessarily bad Investing in credit during reces.
Advisor Perspectives
DECEMBER 10, 2023
It’s a lose-lose situation for US stock investors next year, according to Marko Kolanovic, JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s chief market strategist.
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Digital platforms can provide you with plenty of solutions, yet many are still intimidated by them. It's time to end that worry and embrace what could make a major difference for your bank. Understanding how they work and how to best utilize them for your banks is key toward success. In this article, Biz2X breaks down all things digital platforms, including the many advantages of embracing them.
The Big Picture
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • The Age of Doom: Social media has convinced us that everything is awful all the time For a huge number of young people climate change isn’t an issue that’s serious but solvable – it’s the end of human civilization. According a survey from The Lancet, more than half of young people think ‘humanity is doomed’ due to climate change.
Advisor Perspectives
DECEMBER 10, 2023
One thing you learn when writing about the debt problem, as I have been in recent weeks, is that many people think it’s not a problem at all.
Advisor Perspectives
DECEMBER 10, 2023
US household wealth declined in the third quarter by the most in a year on a drop in the value of stock holdings.
Advisor Perspectives
DECEMBER 10, 2023
The Market Outlook Symposium is coming on December 14. The latest symposium from VettaFi will offer investors a deep and incisive look at how to position for 2024 and beyond. In today’s unusual market environment, this is a critical topic.
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Advisor Perspectives
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Bitcoin prices are near $44,000 and excitement is pouring into the space again. That’s largely due to the focus on the potential launch of spot bitcoin ETFs in January.
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