Sat.Jun 24, 2023

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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: • The Evolution of Financial Advice. To be a successful investor you need to possess a number of different traits. You need to understand how math, statistics and probabilities work. You need to understand how corporations and the global economy generally function over the long haul.

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This Week on TRB

The Reformed Broker

And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait. Check it out below or wherever fine podcasts are played. These are the most read posts on the site this week, in case you missed it: . The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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MiB: Peter Borish, Tudor Investments & Robin Hood

The Big Picture

This week, we speak with Peter Borish, who is chairman and chief executive officer of Computer Trading Corporation, an investment and advisory firm. Borish was founding partner and right-hand man to Paul Tudor Jones at Tudor Investment Corporation , where he was director of research for 10 years. Borish also previously served as chief strategist for Quad Group LLC.

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Saturday links: atmospheric cooling

Abnormal Returns

Autos Your car collects a lot of data about you. (wired.com) Ford ($F) has received a big loan to fund new EV plants. (electrek.co) Rivian ($RIVN) is adopting the Tesla ($TSLA) charging standard. (arstechnica.com) In what states pedestrian deaths are still rising. (arstechnica.com) Energy Texas is increasingly dependent on solar energy. (nytimes.com) Capping methane leaks from oil and gas wells is low hanging fruit.

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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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The Bank of England Owes Mortgage Payers a Big Apology

Advisor Perspectives

This week I saw something I haven’t in a while: a brochure from Strutt & Parker advertising a price reduction on a rather charming Notting Hill house. It is now a mere £4,750,000 ($6 million) — down around 6% from its original listing price.

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Barron's Roundup

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Some good stuff in Barron's this week. First the Streetwise column looked at whether the 60/40 portfolio is broken and suggestions from Bank of America about what to do if you think it is broken. I am a sucker for these types of articles. I have been leaning toward 60/40 being broken for years. First as a function of rates that were too low for the risk/reward tradeoff to make any sense and now I believe intermediate to longer term bonds have become sources of unreliable volatility.

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Schedule for Week of June 25, 2023

Calculated Risk

The key reports this week are May New Home sales, the third estimate of Q1 GDP, Personal Income and Outlays for May and April Case-Shiller house prices. For manufacturing, the June Richmond and Dallas Fed manufacturing surveys will be released. -- Monday, June 26th -- 10:30 AM: Dallas Fed Survey of Manufacturing Activity for June. -- Tuesday, June 27th -- 8:30 AM: Durable Goods Orders for May from the Census Bureau.

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Bitcoin Set for Best Week Since March Fueled by Speculation Over ETFs

Advisor Perspectives

Bitcoin is heading for one of its strongest weeks of the year, buoyed by speculation that proposed exchange-traded funds potentially herald new sources of demand for the largest digital asset.

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Record Number of Multi-Family Housing Units Under Construction

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • NAR: Existing-Home Sales Increased to 4.30 million SAAR in May; Median Prices Declined 3.1% YoY in May • May Housing Starts: Record Number of Multi-Family Housing Units Under Construction • Some More Good News for Homebuilders • Final Look at Local Housing Markets in May • California Home Sales Down 23.6% YoY in May, Median Prices Decline 6.4% YoY This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the ho

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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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Workers Are Losing Power in the Job Market. That’s Good News for the Fed

Advisor Perspectives

The balance of power in the jobs market is slowly tilting back toward employers as companies become choosier with their hires and workers turn more cautious about quitting.

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6 Best Mutual Fund Apps In India 2023 – List Of Top Mutual Fund Apps

Trade Brains

Best Mutual Fund Apps In India : As we all know that investing in mutual funds is one of the best ways to grow our money in the long term. And thanks to some of the best mutual fund apps in India, tracking, managing and investing in different mutual fund schemes is a lot faster and easier these days. Moreover, you can perform all these activities in just one app.

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Japan: Reclaiming Lost Decades

Advisor Perspectives

Japanese stocks may help boost the performance of international markets although the unique nature of Japan's economic and business structure could pose some risks.

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The World Doesn’t Have Too Many Planes Yet

Advisor Perspectives

At some point, the world might have too many planes again. But it’s a little early to worry about that too much.

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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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Comparing the Expense Ratios of ETFs Investing in AI: Which One Is Right for You?

Advisor Perspectives

This article will explore the expense ratios and YTD returns of four ETFs investing in AI with some of the lowest fees in the market. By comparing these key metrics, investors can evaluate which ETF may be the most cost-effective option for gaining exposure to the AI industry.

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Investors Rediscover the Importance of Getting Paid Back

Advisor Perspectives

The exit from a decade of very low interest rates, via the most aggressive hiking cycle since 1980 has laid bare the distorted financing incentives that became entrenched in the years between the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 and the end of pandemic-era monetary policies in 2022.

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US Curve Inversion Deepens to One Percentage Point After Powell

Advisor Perspectives

Bond investors’ concern over a potential US recession deepened after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled policymakers may keep pushing interest rates higher.

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Swapping for Yield?

Advisor Perspectives

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

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Transforming Lending: Understanding the Power of Digital Platforms

Digital platforms can provide you with plenty of solutions, yet many are still intimidated by them. It's time to end that worry and embrace what could make a major difference for your bank. Understanding how they work and how to best utilize them for your banks is key toward success. In this article, Biz2X breaks down all things digital platforms, including the many advantages of embracing them.