Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Markets We are living through the worst bond bear market in history. (cnbc.com) Why the stock market can rise in the face of war. (priceactionlab.com) Retail traders are taking a break from trading. (wsj.com) How to think about core bond funds. (nytimes.com) Policy Covid stimulus had a cost. Was it worth it? (disciplinefunds.com) Why getting malaria vaccines out into the world is so important.
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Wealth Management recently asked readers to nominate the investment book that most helped them in their investing careers.
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Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Also on the site This blog just celebrated its eighteenth anniversary. (abnormalreturns.com) The current ETF market provides something for everyone. (abnormalreturns.com) Dying with zero: the life of Charles Feeney. (abnormalreturns.com) Sub-3% mortgage rates are now a distant memory. (abnormalreturns.com) Top clicks this week Five common mistakes investors make.
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Recently launched Alpaca Real Estate plans to take advantage of the dislocation in capital markets to invest in sectors with strong operating fundamentals and drive alpha through “innovative operating platforms.
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.
Trade Brains
OCTOBER 15, 2023
IRM Energy IPO Review : IRM Energy 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 18th October 2023 and closes on 20th 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 IRM Energy.
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A Wealth of Common Sense
OCTOBER 15, 2023
People have been predicting a housing market crash ever since prices took off like a rocketship early in the pandemic. Housing is a bubble! Just wait for all of the Airbnb hosts that are forced to sell! Rising mortgage rates mean housing has to crash! It’s the big short all over again! Who knows maybe housing prices will fall or even crash eventually.
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 15, 2023
US housing affordability worsened to a fresh record low in August as Americans continue to bend under the weight of soaring mortgage rates and sticky prices.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
OCTOBER 15, 2023
By Bryce Sanders It was a great meeting! MDRT holds great conferences, and so does your firm. You come back to the office with your batteries charged. How do you hold on to some of the knowledge and inspiration you gained at the meeting when the reality of catching up on emails and phone calls is waiting for you back at the office? Practical steps to put lessons learned into practice At the conference, you heard great ideas and took notes.
The Irrelevant Investor
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Northpointe Bank: On today’s show, we spoke with Jason Anderson, Regional Vice President of Northpointe Bank to discuss all things housing market. On today’s show, we discuss: How the All In One loan is structured How interest rates affect home equity line of credits Why refinancing sometimes does not make sense Who this product is not for What Northpointe does to ma.
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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.
Trade Brains
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Best EV Stocks With High FII Holdings: The transportation industry is undergoing a significant transformation as the world moves towards more sustainable and eco-friendly options. Due to this, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as the front runners in this shift. This has opened up new investment opportunities, attracting more foreign investors to India’s markets.
Calculated Risk
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Weekend: • Schedule for Week of October 15, 2023 Monday: • At 8:30 AM ET, The New York Fed Empire State manufacturing survey for October. The consensus is for a reading of -1.5, down from 1.9. From CNBC: Pre-Market Data and Bloomberg futures S&P 500 futures are up 4 and DOW futures are up 27 (fair value). Oil prices were up over the last week with WTI futures at $87.69 per barrel and Brent at $90.89 per barrel.
Your Richest Life
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Over the course of your career as a physician, your income will change quite a bit. Compared to your days in residency, your income as a practicing physician can be double, triple or even more of what you used to make. In general, earning potential for physicians is high, but it also comes with some risk. Here are some ways you can protect yourself throughout your career, and make sure you’re making the most of your income: Physician Finances: Work with a Contract Attorney Physician contracts c
oXYGen Financial
OCTOBER 15, 2023
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.
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 15, 2023
When US banks kick off the third-quarter earnings season Friday, it will mark the first in a long line of hurdles the group needs to clear in order to assuage investor fears.
The Big Picture
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Every rich person needs to go. Not to one in the tony suburbs, but the inner city, where all classes meet. That’s one of the main problems in America today, the classes don’t interact, therefore the wealthy have no idea of the life of those working with their hands, counting pennies. You don’t have to be poor to go to Costco, but the richer you are, the less chance you’re there.
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 15, 2023
In the most recent FOMC meeting, the committee decided to refrain from raising rates again, but held open the prospect for further hikes this year.
Calculated Risk
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Note: I used to post this monthly, but I stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. I've received a number of requests lately to post this again, so here is another update of tracking employment during Presidential terms. We frequently use Presidential terms as time markers - we could use Speaker of the House, Fed Chair, or any other marker. Important: There are many differences between these periods.
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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.
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 15, 2023
We see promising potential in countries with younger populations and forward-looking policies, such as India, Indonesia, and Mexico.
The Big Picture
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Parents told to delete social media apps to prevent kids from seeing Hamas atrocities : Facebook, X, TikTok and other social media services have been filled with graphic imagery out of Israel and Gaza since the weekend’s terror attack. ( NBC News ) see also Hamas Attack on Israel Brings New Scrutiny of Group’s Ties to Iran : Officials from Iran and Hezbollah helped plan the attack, people familiar with th
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 15, 2023
“Restrictive for longer” is now the mantra as monetary policymakers seek to bring inflation reliably to target.
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 15, 2023
The higher-for-longer interest rates narrative could continue to negatively affect small-cap companies. This is because they look to stay afloat in the current macroeconomic environment.
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Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Even prior to this week’s spike in oil prices associated with renewed tensions in the Middle East, last week was ramping up to be a big week for electric vehicles (EVs) and their supply chain.
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