Sun.Nov 26, 2023

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Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

Top clicks this week Cullen Roche, "The worst narrative in finance is this idea that stocks generate 10%+." (disciplinefunds.com) Why you should believe in stocks for the long run. (awealthofcommonsense.com) THIS is the most important decision you will make in life. (safalniveshak.com) The 10 best books of 2023 including 'The Bathysphere Book: Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths,’ by Brad Fox.

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10 Sunday Reads

The Big Picture

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report says : ‘Polluter elite’ are plundering the planet to point of destruction, says Oxfam after comprehensive study of climate inequality. ( The Guardian ) • How Osama bin Laden’s ‘Letter to America’ reached millions online : Videos citing the document had been viewed far less than many TikTok posts.

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Sunday links: a recipe for losses

Abnormal Returns

Markets Stock picking is difficult because it requires a number of different skills. (humbledollar.com) Why it's hard for outsiders to know what's going on inside a company. (compounderspod.substack.com) Crypto Who is left standing amid the rubble of the crypto industry? (ft.com) A review of the biggest crypto-related court cases in 2023. (blockworks.co) Finance How Microsoft ($MSFT) came out on top in the OpenAI fiasco.

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Top IT Stocks With High FII Holdings To Add To Your Watchlist

Trade Brains

Top IT Stocks With High FII Holdings : The Indian economy has undergone a radical shift in the last 30 years. The predominantly agrarian economy has now become a world leader in software development, Business Process Outsourcing, and has emerged as the provider of IT solutions. This transformation began as early as the 1990s, with the LPG policies of 1991 that opened India to the world.

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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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Beyond the Headlines: How COVID Impacted Commercial Real Estate

Wealth Management

It was clear prior to the pandemic investors felt strongly that real estate was a less correlated asset class in portfolios.

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How The Market Shapes Your Portfolio

A Wealth of Common Sense

In a rational world every investor would set their asset allocation based on their willingness, ability and need to take risk. One would balance a range of expectations for the various asset classes and match those possibilities with their goals and objectives. Sure, plenty of investors consider their risk profile and time horizon when building a portfolio.

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Talk Your Book: Strategic Income

The Irrelevant Investor

Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Nuveen: On today’s show, we spoke with Nick Travaglino, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Nuveen to discuss the fixed-income market in 2023. On today’s show, we discuss: Will rates be higher for longer or has consensus changed? An update on the Fed, and a discussion on the next rate hike or cut Mortgage rates and the probability of a housing slowdown The.

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The Survival of the Republic

Advisor Perspectives

Thanksgiving brings to mind not only turkeys, family, and friends, but also should help us recall the remarkable ideas and philosophies that helped shape, and indeed were, the foundation for the United States of America as a Republic.

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Monday: New Home Sales

Calculated Risk

Weekend: • Schedule for Week of November 26, 2023 Monday: • At 10:00 AM ET, New Home Sales for October from the Census Bureau. The consensus is for 730 thousand SAAR, down from 759 thousand in September. • At 10:30 AM, Dallas Fed Survey of Manufacturing Activity for November. From CNBC: Pre-Market Data and Bloomberg futures S&P 500 futures are down 8 and DOW futures are down 32 (fair value).

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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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[cdata[ The Rise of Experiences over Gifts ]]

oXYGen Financial

![CDATA[ In the post-covid era, most people are trying to figure out what to give their loved ones who already have everything. In fact, seeing the rise of consumer spending and record high credit card debt, it is evident that if someone needs something, they just buy it. Everyone seems to be adding more clutter to their already cluttered lives. So, during this gift giving season, what does.

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2024 Conforming Loan Limits Will be Released on Tuesday

Calculated Risk

Although Case-Shiller usually receives more attention, the FHFA index will be a focus on Tuesday - since the quarterly FHFA Expanded-Data Indexes (Estimated using Enterprise, FHA, and Real Property County Recorder Data Licensed from DataQuick for sales below the annual loan limit ceiling) is used to set the Fannie and Freddie conforming loan limits (CLL), and the FHA insured limit.

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Accounting for Good new CEOs

Accounting for Good

Accounting for Good new CEOs Ms. Carol Tran and Ms. Paula Chegwidden look forward to modelling an effective CO-CEO relationship.

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The Rise in Gold, Silver and Bitcoin Prices Captures the Mood of the 2023 Holiday Season

Advisor Perspectives

The 2023 holiday season is officially upon us. Happy Black Friday and Cyber Monday to those who observe!

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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.