Sat.Jan 27, 2024

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Saturday links: our information diets

Abnormal Returns

EVs EVs may have hit a bit of a bump in the road, but they are still the future. (wsj.com) Why Americans are opting for hybrids. (bonddad.blogspot.com) Looking at new EV? Think about leasing it. (wsj.com) Auto insurance Why car insurance premiums are soaring. (bloomberg.com) Auto insurance companies having no problem pushing through higher rates. (wsj.com) Nuclear Why uranium prices are surging.

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10 Weekend Reads

The Big Picture

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Why Walmart pays its truck drivers 6 figures : Walmart’s stores are bare-bones — but their truckers’ pay stubs aren’t. ( Freight Waves ) • How a Lucky Break Fueled Eli Lilly’s $600 Billion Weight-Loss Empire : The company’s new obesity shot, Zepbound, is expected to be the bestselling drug of all time. ( Businessweek ) • Welcome to 2034: What the world co

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Quality Growth

The Irrelevant Investor

I want to tell you about why Ritholtz Wealth Management is coming to the West Coast of Florida in the first week of March. But before I get there, let’s talk about the state of the wealth management industry. The ZIRP era of cheap money is over, but that doesn’t mean its impacts aren’t still being felt. Infinite leverage turned our world upside down and gave it a good shake.

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Schedule for Week of January 28, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key reports scheduled for this week are the January employment report and November Case-Shiller house prices. Other key indicators include the January ISM manufacturing index and January vehicle sales. The FOMC meets this week, and no change to policy is expected. -- Monday, January 29th -- 10:30 AM: Dallas Fed Survey of Manufacturing Activity for January.

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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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Top Momentum Indicators For Strategic Trading

Trade Brains

Top Momentum Indicators: In the financial markets, trading success often depends on the ability to identify market strength and direction. Momentum indicators, an important tool under technical analysis, empower traders with valuable information about the strength and direction of the price movement in securities. These indicators help traders build a potential view of market momentum for a better understanding of entry and exit points.

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Titagarh Rail Systems: Railway stock with a return of 400% in a Year!

Trade Brains

Titagarh Rail Systems : The Indian government has made significant efforts in ‘Make in India’ ever since it was launched in September 2014. One of the most important achievements in this regard is the Vande Bharat Express. It was launched by Indian Railways as the first indigenous Semi High-Speed train. The first Vande Bharat Express train hit the track on February 15, 2019, on the New Delhi-Kanpur-Allahabad-Varanasi route.

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Bet Against the US Superconsumer and Lose

Advisor Perspectives

Economic growth is barely positive in the Eurozone, and the Chinese stock market has been in freefall. But for all its doubters, the US economy and markets continue to shock the world. For a moment at least, that’s worth celebrating.

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Money For Nothing & Your Yield For Free?

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

There was an interesting article at Seeking Alpha about how to build a portfolio that yields 9%. Those are some very big weightings. In order, PFFA is a preferred stock ETF, ET is an MLP, BXSL is a BDC, JEPI is a covered call fund, RQI is a a real estate CEF and UTF is an infrastructure CEF. A couple of them are very new so there is no great way to back test this.

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Busting Up the Home Sales Cartel Is Overdue and Necessary

Advisor Perspectives

The housing market, a key driver of the economy, has struggled of late. Sales of previously owned US homes just had their worst year since 1995, and affordability recently hit a record low by one measure.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

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.

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KPI Green Energy’s Impact in the Renewable Sector – Rising Stock with Bright Future?

Trade Brains

KPI Green Energy: India has become the fourth largest player globally in wind and solar power, with a renewable energy capacity of 179.5 GW. India’s renewable energy sector is seeing an uptrend with green stocks soaring, fueled by ambitious government targets, falling costs, and positive investor sentiment. As the demand for green energy continues to surge, KPI’s noteworthy performance in the stock market has caught the eye of many.

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The Fed Tells Banks Not to Be Shy About Asking It for Money

Advisor Perspectives

When Brookline Bancorp Inc. needs to borrow short-term cash quickly — part of the regular course of business for the Boston-based lender — it has a range of options. One source of cheap money it’s loath to turn to, however, is the Federal Reserve for fear of setting off alarm bells.

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Municipal Bonds: The State of the States

Advisor Perspectives

Credit quality in the muni market likely has peaked, but we believe states' strong rainy-day funds and other attributes will lend stability in the near term.

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US Investor Exodus Deals Historic Blow to Global ESG Fund Market

Advisor Perspectives

For the first time ever, ESG funds suffered net global outflows amid a major exodus by US investors from environmental, social and governance strategies.

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Banking on Loyalty: Holistic Financial Advice for Unparalleled Business Growth

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.

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For Risk-Tolerant Investors, Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Help a Traditional Portfolio

Advisor Perspectives

Registered investment advisors have long leaned on the 60% equities/40% fixed income portfolio structure. While it’s not perfect, it has served clients well, broadly speaking.

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Higher S&P 500 Earnings Could Benefit This Active ETF

Advisor Perspectives

The expectation of higher corporate earnings in 2024 could help prop up the actively managed NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI). Of course, capital markets are brimming with optimism, with the expectation of rate cuts to come.