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On Friday at 8:30 AM ET, the BLS will release the employment report for March. The consensus is for 135,000 jobs added, and for the unemployment rate to be unchanged at 4.1%. From Goldman Sachs: We estimate nonfarm payrolls rose by 150k in March , slightly above consensus. We estimate that the unemployment rate was unchanged on a rounded basis at 4.1%. emphasis added From BofA: Nonfarm payrolls are likely to increase by a robust 185k in March , higher than consensus expectations of 135k, due to
From STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 29 March On the positive side of the Easter calendar shift , the U.S. hotel industry reported increases across the key performance metrics, according to CoStars latest data through 29 March. 23-29 March 2025 (percentage change from comparable week in 2024): Occupancy: 65.1% (+4.4%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$161.65 (+2.5%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$105.19 (+7.0%) emphasis added The following graph shows the seasonal pattern for the
Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i
Note: Mortgage rates are from MortgageNewsDaily.com and are for top tier scenarios. Friday: At 8:30 AM ET, Employment Report for March. The consensus is for 135,000 jobs added, and for the unemployment rate to be unchanged at 4.1%.
The RIA arm of platform provider Savvy Wealth was just at $1 billion in January but has grown by adding advisors, including from Morgan Stanley, Farther and Valeo.
Take a break from the sell-off and plan a fun night for this Monday. Join me on April 7th, 2025 at 7:30 pm for a special evening featuring New York Times bestselling author Michael Lewis, at Landmark Theater in Port Washington. We will be discussing his latest book, plus all of his prior best sellers and films. A Q&A will follow.Everybody who comes gets a signed copy of the new book.
Take a break from the sell-off and plan a fun night for this Monday. Join me on April 7th, 2025 at 7:30 pm for a special evening featuring New York Times bestselling author Michael Lewis, at Landmark Theater in Port Washington. We will be discussing his latest book, plus all of his prior best sellers and films. A Q&A will follow.Everybody who comes gets a signed copy of the new book.
Launching a new business venture is often a creative – and somewhat vulnerable – act. Whether it's opening a new firm, publishing a book, or even just posting on social media, each public-facing offering reflects many hours of ideation, refinement, and effort. When preparing to launch, advisors must typically answer two core questions: "Who will show up for this?
Marketing and growth experts at RIA Edge Nashville discussed how advancements in client outreach and tracking have made it more realistic for even small RIAs to move beyond relying solely on referrals for new business.
The Dividend Aristocrats comprise a select group of S&P 500 companies defined by their consistent dividend growth record. To qualify, companies must have increased their dividend payments annually for at least 25 consecutive years. Currently, fewer than 70 companies meet these criteria, representing various sectors across the economy. This consistent dividend growth demonstrates these companies’ financial stability.
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
Markets got pasted today of course. I saw where this was the worst single day drop since one of the bad days during the 2020 Pandemic Crash. Ok, so a quick reminder that bad days have happened before, obvious statement. There have probably been more truly terrible market days than any of us could possible remember. I have no idea when this will end, I don't understand the rationale of what is going on and I have no idea if this will be a serious one or be like the one last August which turned ou
With the Q4 GDP third estimate and the March close data, we now have an updated look at the popular "Buffett Indicator" -- the ratio of corporate equities to GDP. The current reading is 209.6%, up slightly from the previous quarter.
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
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