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Saturday links: superlinear returns

Abnormal Returns

EVs The case for plug-in hybrid vehicles, i.e. PHEVs. (ritholtz.com) Tesla ($TSLA) prices are down some 25% year-over-year. (axios.com) States are taxing EVs to make up for lost gas tax revenue. (washingtonpost.com) Big cities have unique challenging providing EV charging support. (politico.com) How much do EV batteries cost? (visualcapitalist.com) Transport Fatality rates for the youngest drivers have fallen over the past 20 years.

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10 Weekend Reads

The Big Picture

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of pumpkin spiced latte, grab a seat by the window, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Brazil Is Embracing the Crisis That Everyone Else Wants to Avoid; Offers Venezuelans Jobs in Growing Migrant Crisis : Latin America’s largest economy is linking newcomers with jobs, while its neighbors and the US struggle with a migration surge that shows no signs of slowing. ( Bloomberg ) • After The Human : The increasingly symbiotic relationship betwe

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Blue Jet Healthcare IPO Review – GMP, Price, Details & More

Trade Brains

Blue Jet Healthcare IPO Review : Blue Jet Healthcare Limited is coming up with the IPO which is set to be listed on the NSE and BSE. The IPO will be open for subscription on 25th October 2023 and closes on 27th October 2023. This article will provide a comprehensive review of the IPO, including an in-depth analysis of the company’s financials and the strengths and weaknesses of Blue Jet Healthcare.

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These Are the Goods

The Irrelevant Investor

Articles Posting your view on an issue not only reveals your position, but also cements it. (By Scott Galloway) A company like Cameo could afford to lose money forever, as long as it kept getting bigger. (By Erin Griffith and Sapna Maheshwari) Whatever incentives companies deploy to get employees back into the office, they’re not working. (By Marc Rubinstein, paid) Our civilization was built on technology.

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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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Talk Your Book: The State of Venture Capital

A Wealth of Common Sense

On today’s show, we spoke with Samir Kaji, CEO, President, and Co-Founder of Allocate to give us an update on Venture markets. See here to learn more about Allocate’s VC platform for advisors and family offices. On today’s show, we discuss: How VC has influenced everyday life Where private market prices should be today Remnants of the free-money era How VC-backed start-ups are surviving 2023 What VC in.

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Harnessing the Inverted Municipal Yield Curve

Advisor Perspectives

The muni yield curve has been inverted before, but not for any meaningful length of time—until now. With yields on short-term muni bonds still significantly higher than those on intermediate-term munis, what’s an investor to do?

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Existing-Home Sales Decreased to New Cycle Low

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • September Housing Starts: Near Record Number of Multi-Family Housing Units Under Construction • NAR: Existing-Home Sales Decreased to 3.96 million SAAR in September; New Cycle Low • NMHC: "Apartment Market Continues to Loosen" • Preliminary 2024 Housing Forecasts • 30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit 8.0% • Lawler: Early Read on Existing Home Sales in September This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of t

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Tesla Valuation Looks Unsustainable to Wall Street Analysts

Advisor Perspectives

Tesla Inc.’s price cuts this year show customers are no longer willing to pay a premium for its vehicles. That raises a key question on Wall Street: Does its lofty stock-market valuation make sense anymore?

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What is Bull Call Spread Strategy – Benefits, Strategies & More

Trade Brains

What is Bull Call Spread Strategy: Trading options can be highly profitable in financial markets, but it can also be challenging. Fortunately, there are numerous option strategies that can increase our chances of success. One such strategy is the Bull Call spread. In this article, we will explain what is Bull Call Spread Strategy and explore the different elements, benefits, strategies & more What is Bull Call Spread Strategy?

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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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BofA Sees Near-Term Stock Rally as Signal Flashes Contrarian Buy

Advisor Perspectives

Investor positioning in stocks has become so bearish that it’s triggered a “contrarian buy signal” in a custom Bank of America Corp. indicator, setting up the asset class for a short-term rally, according to strategist Michael Hartnett.

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MiB: Bethany McLean on Pandemic Fails

The Big Picture

This week, we speak with Bethany McLean, a writer for Vanity Fair and coauthor of The Smartest Guys in the Room. She was previously Editor-at-large of Fortune and spent three years working at Goldman Sachs. Her latest book, The Big Fail: What the Pandemic Revealed About Who America Protects and Who It Leaves Behind , was coauthored with Joe Nocera. She explains how the general state of healthcare in the United States was one giant pre-existing condition; that was a major contributor to excess de

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2023 Manager ESG Survey: Climate Risk Dominates

Advisor Perspectives

Russell Investments’ 2023 Manager ESG Survey, now in its ninth year, continues to offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of ESG practices within the investment management industry.

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The Power of Loyalty in Driving the Airline Industry Forward

Advisor Perspectives

Airlines were one of the hardest-hit industries at the start of the pandemic, with the five-member S&P 500 Passenger Airlines Index collapsing over 31% in 2020.

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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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Supercycle of Debt

Advisor Perspectives

We have been looking at big historical/economic/political cycles for the past two months.

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Semi-Transparent ETFs Are Alive and Well

Advisor Perspectives

Active ETFs have gained in popularity in recent years. However, some pundits have prematurely taken out their shovels for some funds. Even as these products show signs of vitality.

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Financial Advisors on How Much Insurance Is Enough

Advisor Perspectives

Homeowners, drivers and other individuals in the marketplace for insurance, have a host of factors to consider to make sure they are appropriately covered in the event of a death, accident, or other untimely event, advisors shared in interviews with VettaFi.

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Schwab Market Perspective: Crosscurrents

Advisor Perspectives

While surface-level economic data appear resilient, details below the surface are mixed.

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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.