Fri.Nov 24, 2023

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Podcast links: tax fairness

Abnormal Returns

The biz Podcasting continues to professionalize. (fastcompany.com) There is a bull market in podcasts by NFL players, in season. (nytimes.com) The 10 best podcasts of 2023 including 'Strike Force Five.' (time.com) Economy Stephen Dubner on why it is so hard to build stuff in the U.S. (freakonomics.com) Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway talk about the problem with the U.S. offshore wind industry with Chelsea Jean-Michel of BloombergNEF.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 25-26)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that FINRA has issued a proposal to allow broker-dealers to advertise hypothetical performance data to institutional and high-net-worth investors, which would bring the rules for broker-dealers largely in line with those for investment advisers, but also raises questions about the comparative roles and regulations for the two groups.

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Friday links: quality for the long-term

Abnormal Returns

Companies On the deterioration of Google's ($GOOGL) culture from a former insider. (ln.hixie.ch) A list of ten companies that bought back more than 50% of their shares in the past 10 years. (twitter.com) Nvidia Nvidia ($NVDA) is now the world's biggest, by revenue, chip maker. (tomshardware.com) A look at how Nvidia ($NVDA) makes its money. (genuineimpact.substack.com) Funds DFA now has 4 of the 10 top active ETFs by AUM.

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Realtor.com Reports Active Inventory UP 1.5% YoY; New Listings up 5.0% YoY

Calculated Risk

Realtor.com has monthly and weekly data on the existing home market. Here is their weekly report: Weekly Housing Trends View — Data Week Ending Nov 18, 2023 • Active inventory increased slightly, with for-sale homes 1.5% above year ago levels. Active listings exceeded last year’s levels again this week, falling in line with last week’s trend. • New listings–a measure of sellers putting homes up for sale–were up this week, by 5.0% from one year ago.

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2025 Industry Index: How Top Advisors Are Scaling Smarter (and Faster) This Year

Where are top advisors focusing in 2025? AcquireUp’s 2025 Industry Index reveals it all. Based on insights from 200+ financial professionals nationwide, discover why 74% say seminars and referrals deliver the best ROI, how automation is helping advisors scale faster, and why only 8% are tapping into niche marketing (a major growth opportunity!). Whether you're refining your client acquisition strategy or scaling your practice, this report gives you the real-world data, benchmarks, and action ste

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Morgan Housel: Betting on the things that never change

The Reformed Broker

We did a surprise Thanksgiving podcast drop and had our friend Morgan Housel on the show to talk about the big idea behind his new book, ‘Same As Ever‘ We get into some stuff on the responsibility of a board director, the way investors overweight bad news versus good news, the not-so-aligned incentives of the financial media and so much more.

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Hotels: Occupancy Rate Decreased 0.6% Year-over-year

Calculated Risk

From STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 18 November U.S. hotel performance showed mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 18 November. 12-18 November 2023 (percentage change from comparable week in 2022): • Occupancy: 62.4% (-0.6%) • Average daily rate (ADR): US$156.47 (+7.0%) • Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$97.61 (+6.3%) emphasis added The following graph shows the seasonal pattern for the hotel occupancy rate using the four-week average.

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Q4 GDP Tracking: Around 2%

Calculated Risk

From BofA: Overall, this reduced our 4Q US GDP tracking estimate down a tenth to 1.4% q/q saar from our official forecast of 1.5% q/q saar. Also, 3Q GDP remains unchanged from our last weekly publication at 5.2% q/q saar. [Nov 22nd estimate] emphasis added From Goldman: The inventory details of the durable goods report were firmer than our previous assumptions, and we boosted our Q4 GDP tracking estimate by one tenth to +2.0% (qoq ar ).

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Focus on Income Can Undermine Returns: The Case of Covered Calls

Alpha Architect

Covered calls implemented to deliver higher derivative income should be expected to have (1) lower total returns, (2) higher tax realizations along the path, and (3) a more negatively skewed return profile. Investors who allocate to these strategies for their income alone, without accounting for these other considerations, might have made a devil’s bargain Focus on Income Can Undermine Returns: The Case of Covered Calls was originally published at Alpha Architect.

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AI Could Be Catalyst for Cloud Computing Stocks, ETFs

Advisor Perspectives

There are clear intersections between artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. But for some reason, the latter has been an afterthought as the former has flourished in 2023.

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Advisors Should Have Their Houses In Order

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Last year on Black Friday, I was all set for a nice long day of football and internetting when sure enough, a half hour into the first game we got dispatched for a structure and so I was gone all day. I'm starting in on this post mid-afternoon and so far, no structure fires or any other calls for service! We just had a very serious structure fire a couple of weeks ago so it will probably be a while before we have another.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Fundamental Analysis Of CE Info Systems (Map My India) – Future Plans & More

Trade Brains

Fundamental Analysis Of CE Info Systems : Remember how the problem was in earlier days to find any places, distances, road connectivity, hotels, and restaurants on the way and estimate the time to those places? As technology upgrades for the betterment of people, companies that deal in technology will flourish. In this article about Fundamental Analysis Of CE Info Systems under a brand name called Map My India.

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Margin Debt Down 6.7% in October; Third Straight Decline

Advisor Perspectives

FINRA has released new data for margin debt, now available through October. The latest debt level fell for a third straight month to $635.28 billion. Margin debt is down 6.7% month-over-month (MoM) and down 2.2% year-over-year (YoY). However, after adjusting for inflation, debt level is down 6.7% MoM and down 5.3% YoY.

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Why Asia Matters

Advisor Perspectives

CIO designate Sean Taylor gives his take on what Asia has to offer global and emerging markets investors, from growth, to diversification, to innovation.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Recurring Fiscal Deficits and the Consequences

Advisor Perspectives

Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors.

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Facts Vs Feelings Take 5 – 5 Reasons to Be Thankful

Carson Wealth

Happy Thanksgiving week! Join Carson Group’s Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick and VP, Global Macro Strategist Sonu Varghese as they discuss all the things investors have to be thankful about right now. These include: The S&P 500 is up almost 20% year-to-date Inflation is coming back down, currently sitting near 3% The Fed is likely done raising rates (and could begin lowering rates) Looking for more investment insights and market analysis?

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Fed Minutes Show Unity on Cautious Approach to Future Rate Hikes

Advisor Perspectives

Federal Reserve policymakers at their most recent meeting united around a strategy to “proceed carefully” on future interest-rate moves and base any further tightening on progress toward their inflation goal.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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[cdata[ Fintech Innovation: How Startups Can Utilize a Currency Converter API ]]

oXYGen Financial

![CDATA[ As of 2023, the fintech industry boasts a staggering valuation of $179 billion. Within this dynamic and ever-changing environment, startups are perpetually in search of inventive solutions to maintain a competitive edge. Among the tools garnering notable attention is the currency converter API. This robust resource not only simplifies the intricacies of currency conversion but also.

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US Consumer Year-Ahead Inflation Expectations Rise Further

Advisor Perspectives

US short-term inflation expectations climbed to a seven-month high in November and longer-run price views remained at levels not seen since 2011.

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[cdata[ Your Financial Lifeline: Top iOS App for Payday Loans Online! ]]

oXYGen Financial

![CDATA[ Ever found yourself ensnared in the cobweb of financial constraints, yearning for a celestial benefactor to sprinkle your pocketbook with greenbacks? Welcome then to the enchanted realm of payday loan apps! These cunning contrivances are nothing short of wizardry, revolutionizing the means by which one secures online payday loans. Gone are those tedious epochs when you were compelled.

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Wall Street Throws Caution to the Wind to Keep Up With Stock Rally

Advisor Perspectives

It’s the major casualty of November’s sizzling stock rally: Investor caution.

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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close

Based off SkyStem's popular e-Book, the book of secrets to the month-end close will be revealed in this one-hour webinar. Learn leading practices when it comes to building a strong and sustainable month-end close that has room to grow and evolve. Learn about the power of precise estimates, why reconciliations are critical to closing the books, how and when to automate, and how the chart of accounts play into your close process.

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Climate Funds Look to Regain Footing After Three Down Years

Advisor Perspectives

Growth prospects for renewable energy will be a central plank of discussions when world leaders start gathering next week in Dubai for COP28.

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Struggling Cities Face More Pain From AI Boom

Advisor Perspectives

Artificial intelligence is likely to transform our world in many ways, but one that hasn’t received much attention is the technology’s looming impact on real estate. As AI becomes an essential component of both business and daily life, the value of places where those who work on AI want to live will rise, provided these locales have reasonable infrastructure.

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Cathie Wood’s Ark Pares Holdings of Top Pick Bitcoin Trust

Advisor Perspectives

While Cathie Wood has been touting her bullish stance on Bitcoin in recent months, her firm ARK Investment Management actually cut holdings in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust.

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Annuities Are Back in Fashion, But Are They Safe?

Advisor Perspectives

Every time interest rates go up there is a flurry of demand for a product that has been around at least since the Roman Empire — annuities. The insurance industry has already seen rapid growth in annuity sales since 2021 and if rates remain at or move above current levels, demand seems poised to explode.

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Stop Falling Short When It Matters Most—The Elite Advisor’s Playbook to Success

Like being inches from the end zone, many advisors are frustratingly close to their next level of success. You work hard. You put in the hours. But if your closing rate is stuck or your pipeline feels like a revolving door… something has to change. Most advisors are just one small shift away from dramatically increasing their revenue. The difference?

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Is a Hedge Fund-Style Investment Right for You?

Advisor Perspectives

Former Bridgewater Associates LP executive Bob Elliott’s plan for exchange-traded funds that employ hedge fund strategies has sharpened the debate about whether retail investors should have access to such approaches.

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Falling UK Inflation: What Are the Implications for Pension Savings?

Advisor Perspectives

While the fall in inflation is welcome, the impact of higher interest rates on mortgage borrowers still has some way to play out. The reduction in inflation will help DB members that are drawing on their pension. Pension trustees should consider their investment strategy and support members with their retirement planning.

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Consumer Spending Set for Slower Growth

Advisor Perspectives

Now that we’re about to enter the Christmas shopping season, expect even more focus than usual on the consumer over the next several weeks.

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Bond Traders Boost US Recession Bets as Growth Falters

Advisor Perspectives

Treasury investors are turning increasingly skeptical the Federal Reserve will deliver a soft landing for the US economy next year, elevating concern of a looming recession over the risks posed by inflation and a swelling budget deficit.

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Demo SkyStem’s Award Winning Month-End Close Solution & Earn $100

Is your finance team bogged down by endless data requests and disorganized spreadsheets during the month-end close? It’s time to consider a better option – automate with ART! SkyStem’s solution works alongside your ERP to transform the close and account reconciliation process and speed up month-end work. Explore SkyStem’s ART - the award-winning account reconciliation automation platform - and receive a $100 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time.