Sat.Feb 10, 2024

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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: • A Cycle of Misery: The Business of Building Commercial Aircraft : Making commercial aircraft (large jetliners purchased by commercial airlines) is in some ways like any other manufacturing industry. A company develops a product and tries to sell it for enough to cover the costs of developing and producing it.

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These Are the Goods

The Irrelevant Investor

Articles What happens to us, as people, when we live more and more abstracted lives? (By Dave Nadig) What do you get the person who has everything? (By Tom Morgan) Early retirement isn’t always the dream it’s made out to be. (By Nick Maggiulli) Your portfolio decisions should be driven primarily by your own personal microeconomy (By Ben Carlson) But at the very moment when she has finally decided to sell, she can’t.

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4% Rule? What About 6%?

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Barron's took on the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals and looked at ways to tweak it to be more flexible. That may not be a great description, read it for yourself but there was a useful question that I think is becoming more relevant. With more years available to study 4% withdrawal outcomes, the odds of getting to the end and leaving a lot of money unspent that could have otherwise made for a better quality of life are quite high.

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Update on Mortgage Rates and Spreads

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Lawler: Update on Mortgage Rates and Spreads • MBA: Mortgage Delinquencies Increase in Q4 2023 • 1st Look at Local Housing Markets in January • ICE (Black Knight) Mortgage Monitor: "Positive Signs in Housing, Mortgage Markets" This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.

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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 Fed’s Rate Message Makes the Sidelines Risky

Advisor Perspectives

The Fed poured cold water on a March rate cut, but the underlying message still has rates coming down—by a lot. Waiting for the starting point can be risky for investors.

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China Stumbles While The World Rumbles

Advisor Perspectives

Tomorrow marks the start of China’s Lunar New Year, meaning it’s out with the Rabbit and in with the Dragon… but all eyes remain on the Bear. And no, I’m not talking about the hit Hulu series, but Russia.

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IHCL: A Look into the 119-Year Legacy of the Tata Group Hotel Company

Trade Brains

IHCL :The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), synonymous with hospitality excellence, boasts a legacy stretching back over 119 years. From the iconic Taj Mahal Palace to vibrant Vivanta hotels, IHCL has woven a journey of unforgettable experiences across India and beyond. The IHCL stock has given a stellar return of over 300% in the last five years showcasing exceptional performance in the market.

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Desperately Seeking Neutral

Advisor Perspectives

One of the more fascinating and mysterious parts of watching the Federal Reserve is the ongoing dialogue between Fed leaders and Wall Street. We imagine private meetings held in great secrecy. Those may in fact occur, but I’m not sure they are even necessary.

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What is a Doji Candlestick Pattern – How to Trade & Types

Trade Brains

Doji Candlestick Patterns are one of the technical tools used to analyse the price chart of securities. Each and Every candle formed on the chart has it own uniqueness. Here in this article we will discuss in detail about Doji Candlestick Pattern and how can one use it to predict the likely move in the market. What is a Doji Candlestick Pattern? The Doji is a candlestick pattern in which the open and close price of a candle are almost same.

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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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JPMorgan Study on Bitcoin ETF Liquidity Favors BlackRock, Fidelity

Advisor Perspectives

The Bitcoin exchange-traded funds started by BlackRock Inc. and Fidelity Investments are gaining a liquidity edge over a larger rival from Grayscale Investments LLC, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategists.

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Schedule for Week of February 11, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key reports this week are January CPI, Housing Starts, and Retail sales. For manufacturing, the January Industrial Production report, and the February NY and Philly Fed manufacturing surveys will be released this week. -- Monday, February 12th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, February 13th -- 6:00 AM: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for January. 8:30 AM: The Consumer Price Index for January from the BLS.

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Global Share Buybacks Return With a Bang as Stocks Hit Records

Advisor Perspectives

Stronger than expected earnings are leading companies on both sides of the Atlantic to announce share buybacks at a blistering pace as 2024 gets going — a potentially crucial pillar of support for global stock markets already trading at all-time highs.

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Active Management Insights: To Tech and Beyond?

Advisor Perspectives

Investors experienced a shift in global risk sentiment during Q4, marked by lower inflation and the anticipation of an end to the rate hiking cycle.

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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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Unraveling Diversification Misconceptions Among Advisors

Advisor Perspectives

Many advisors may be surprised to learn how many securities are needed for effective portfolio diversification. A common misconception among advisors is that true diversification and risk reduction can only be achieved by holding a large number of individual securities.

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ESG Regulations Moving in Right Direction

Advisor Perspectives

One of the primary hurdles to broader adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing principles and the related funds has been long-lacking clarity and regulatory framework covering ESG ratings and regulations.