The Big Picture

MARCH 16, 2024

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: • How a Physics Whiz Made a Fortune Betting on Nature’s Catastrophes : John Seo used his scientific knowledge to develop a winning formula for trading catastrophe bonds — a market that’s booming thanks to climate change and inflation. ( Bloomberg Green ) • How neuroscience can help you make tough decisions – with no regrets : Most people are too risk-averse when it

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Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 16, 2024

Real estate prices have bottomed and there’s a great opportunity to move fast and buy assets at beaten-down prices, according to Blackstone Inc. President Jon Gray.

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Calculated Risk

MARCH 16, 2024

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-March 2024 • Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-March 2024 • Q4 Update: Delinquencies, Foreclosures and REO • 3rd Look at Local Housing Markets in February • Lawler: Rent Trends at some Large Holders of Multifamily Properties • 2nd Look at Local Housing Markets in February This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analy

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Marketing Marketing 55

Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 16, 2024

This week, more than 400 members of the Women in ETFs (WE) organization gathered to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary. The New York City event was just the latest opportunity for community members to exchange ideas and learn together.

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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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Abnormal Returns

MARCH 16, 2024

Autos Not every car (or SUV) has the same impact on cities. (reasonstobecheerful.world) 12 volt batteries are the Achilles heel of EVs. (wsj.com) High pollen levels are associated with more auto accidents. (nber.org) Some problems that Tesla ($TSLA) Cybertruck owners are having. (slate.com) Hank Green on why so many new cars look like 'wet putty.' (youtube.com) How four-light traffic signals work.

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Calculated Risk

MARCH 16, 2024

The key reports this week are February Housing Starts and Existing Home Sales. The FOMC meets this week, and no change to policy is expected. -- Monday, March 18th -- 10:00 AM: The March NAHB homebuilder survey. The consensus is for a reading of 48, unchanged from 48. Any number below 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as poor than good. -- Tuesday, March 19th -- 8:30 AM: Housing Starts for February.

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Sales Manufacturing Economics Numbers 58

Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 16, 2024

With the future of the economic environment remaining uncertain, investors are reevaluating what factors to prioritize when seeking large-cap opportunities.

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Economics 52

Sara Grillo

MARCH 16, 2024

The Transparent Advisor Movement is taking Kansas City! Will you join us? Immersion2025 will be the second advice-only and flat fee financial advisor conference in our industry’s history. When : Wednesday, March 12th – Thursday, March 13th, 2025 Where : Kansas City, Missouri. Hotel details to be announced later. Transparency is the single most powerful force that exists in realm of human communication.

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Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 16, 2024

Corporate taxes illustrate the complexity of global policy coordination.

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Taxes 52

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Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 16, 2024

If a bubble is forming in US stocks, it has plenty of room to expand before it bursts, according to strategists at Societe Generale SA.

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