Sat.Aug 05, 2023

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Trading Legend Mark Fisher on What it Takes

The Reformed Broker

We had a lot of fun with Joe Terranova and Mark Fisher on the show this week. Mark shared a lot of behavioral stuff about what it takes to make it as a trader. It’s not for everyone and it costs a lot to find this out. I was fascinated by the discussion and judging for the feedback we’ve gotten, a lot of our listeners were as well. You can watch the full episode here: Or find it on your favorite podcast ap.

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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: • Inside the Wagner Group’s Armed Uprising : How Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private military company went from fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine to staging a mutiny at home.

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Saturday links: the where of life

Abnormal Returns

Autonomous vehicles San Francisco is the front lines of the self-driving car movement. (wsj.com) GM's ($GM) Cruise is adding another city for its self-driving cars. (bigtechnology.com) Roads Some ways that cities can reduce pedestrian deaths. (arstechnica.com) Downtown areas have a parking problem - too much parking. (fastcompany.com) Some e-bike companies are marketing to children as 'mini-motorcycles.

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MiB: Dan Harris on Getting “10% Happier”

The Big Picture

This week, we speak with journalist and entrepreneur Dan Harris, author of the New York Times bestselling book “ 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story.” Harris also launched the app Ten Percent Happier, and hosts the Wondery podcast “Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris.

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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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Episode #493: Michael Batnick & Ben Carlson – What’s Your Favorite Diversifier? PLUS: Future Proof!

Meb Faber Research

Episode #493: Michael Batnick & Ben Carlson – What’s Your Favorite Diversifier? PLUS: Future Proof! Guests: Michael Batnick, CFA. Michael Batnick is the Director of Research at Ritholtz Wealth Management. Ben Carlson is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. Date Recorded: 8/2/2023 | Run-Time: 48:44 Summary: In today’s episode, Michael & Ben […] The post Episode #493: Michael Batnick & Ben Carlson – What’s Your Fa

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Leverage For The Hell Of It?

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

There's a news story out there about an advisor who got into a world of trouble loading up on levered long equity ETFs for clients. I saw this on Twitter, I added Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE In theory a 60% target weight to equities c/b swapped for 20% in a 3X fund. Problem is daily reset which effects the tracking. Over a longer period this could lag badly, outperform by a ton or be right in line, no way to know.

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What is Super Trend Indicator – Strategies, Calculation & More

Trade Brains

What is Super Trend Indicator : Market participants use different tools to analyse the stock market in their own niche to get profited from it to the maximum. Under the various technical tools present, here we have an important technical analysis tool called the Super trend indicator. The super trend indicator is preferred by traders to analyse the trends, price reversals, and support or resistance levels to identify better entry or exit opportunities.

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Asking Rents Negative Year-over-year

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Asking Rents Negative Year-over-year • Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in June to New High; Up 1.7% Year-over-year • How Much will the Fannie & Freddie Conforming Loan Limit Change for 2024? • The impact of 7% Mortgage Rates This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.

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Bill Ackman’s Treasury Short May Be Right for Wrong Reasons

Advisor Perspectives

Admittedly, I’ve glossed over the other catalysts in Ackman’s thesis — including the aforementioned supply-demand issues and the fiscal and governance challenges that Fitch underscored in its recent downgrade — but the inflation call seems to be the linchpin to his argument, at least going by the math in the post.

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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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Schedule for Week of August 6, 2023

Calculated Risk

The key reports this week are July CPI and the June Trade Deficit. -- Monday, August 7th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, August 8th -- 8:30 AM: Trade Balance report for June from the Census Bureau. This graph shows the U.S. trade deficit, with and without petroleum, through the most recent report. The blue line is the total deficit, and the black line is the petroleum deficit, and the red line is the trade deficit ex-petroleum products.

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Bitcoin Can Be ESG Driver

Advisor Perspectives

Due to the energy-intensive nature of the bitcoin mining process, many consider miners and the digital currency itself detractors to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability objectives.

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10 Ways to Make One Million Dollars (Seriously!)

Good Financial Cents

Having a million dollars may seem like the impossible dream, particularly if you’re starting from zero. But the fact that there are more than 22 million millionaires in the US already means it’s doable. After all, if at least 22 million people can do it, so can you. All you need are the right strategies and a generous helping of patience, and you can do it too.

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Growth Stocks Vs. Dividend Growth Stocks: Which Is Better For You?

Advisor Perspectives

In this video, Chuck Carnevale, Co-Founder of FAST Graphs, a.k.a Mr. Valuation, discusses the differences between investing in growth stocks vs. dividend growth stocks.

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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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The Economics of Immigration: The UK vs. Australia and Canada

Advisor Perspectives

Australia and Canada are experiencing a surge in population growth, while growth rates have slowed substantially in the UK due to post-Brexit frictions.

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Fitch Downgrades U.S. Long-Term Credit Rating

Advisor Perspectives

Raymond James CIO Larry Adam examines the reasons for the decision and what the impact may be on the financial markets.

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Record Heat, Climate Policies Energize Low-Carbon Investing

Advisor Perspectives

New public policies reflect growing urgency to address climate risk, which equity investors should emphasize, too.

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Sometimes Performance Is Enough

Advisor Perspectives

Drew O’Neil 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.