The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Over the past few years, my automotive focus has been drawn from achingly beautiful classic cars , toward something newer: Hybrids, EVs, and assorted new technologies. I like to keep current, and that means tracking recent trends and developments in the automotive industry. But when the most beautiful car I have seen in decades comes along — and has a beastly 656+ HP — well, I revert to my default petrolhead status and drool something that sounds like arghgeghh … The photos are

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

EVs How automakers and buyers got out of sync in the EV space. (wsj.com) Hybrid vehicles are more popular than ever (vox.com) This indoor EV charging station will make you envious. (insidehook.com) Autos Higher income countries invest more in road safety. (vox.com) Why autonomous vehicles are not here yet. (theverge.com) Rivian ($RIVN) owners are pretty happy with their purchases.

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The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • NFL Succession Crisis Forces Teams to Let Private Equity In : Once treated as heirlooms, pro football franchises are now billion-dollar businesses, and a new class of investors is circling. ( Bloomberg ) • Boeing is a wake-up call : America’s businesses gambled that ‘greed is good.’ Now they’re losing that bet, big time. ( Business Insider ) • Offic

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The Irrelevant Investor

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

I did something dumb and irrational with my investments last week. Before I embarrass myself, let me say that I get the big things right, and it’s the big things that matter. I have a mortgage on a house that I can afford. My car situation, while not great and will expound on in a separate post, is fine. Let’s talk about my investments. I max out my 401(k) and don’t play any games in that account.

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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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Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Engulfing Candle Pattern: Candlestick patterns are a basic yet important aspect of technical analysis that provides us with an insight into the potential trend in the price of the security. Among these patterns, the engulfing candle pattern is one of the significant patterns that help us identify the reversals in the market. In this article, we will understand what engulfing pattern looks like and how traders can use this pattern to identify the reversals in the market.

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Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The key report this week is January Existing Home sales. -- Monday, February 19th -- All US markets will be closed in observance of Washington's Birthday. -- Tuesday, February 20th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Wednesday, February 21st -- 7:00 AM ET: The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the results for the mortgage purchase applications index.

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Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Juniper Hotels IPO Review is coming up with its IPO issue of Rs. 1800 Cr which will open on 21st February 2024. The issue will close on 23rd February and be listed on the exchange on 28th February 2024. In this article, we will look at the Juniper Hotels Limited IPO Review 2024 and analyze its strengths and weaknesses. Keep reading to find out! Juniper Hotels IPO Review About the Company Juniper Hotels is a owner and developer of luxury hotels and the largest owner of the Hyatt affiliated hotels

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

There's been a lot of focus, especially in the media, around things like renewable energy and electric vehicles. But if you think about the challenge of reducing emissions, we're going to have to do that across a diverse set of solutions, including things like heating and cooling, manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture.

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Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Single Family Starts Up 22% Year-over-year in January; Multi-Family Starts Down Sharply • Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-February 2024 • Part 2: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-February 2024 • 2nd Look at Local Housing Markets in January • Lawler: Update on “Is the “Natural” Rate of Interest Back to Pre-Financial Crisis Levels” Early Read on Existing Home Sales in January This is usual

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

In the wreckage of China’s stock market meltdown, some traders are making long-shot bets that officials in Beijing can stoke a recovery.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

US retail sales broadly declined in January, indicating consumers took a breather after a strong holiday shopping season.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

There is some conventional wisdom as it pertains to how interest rates affect stocks. For example, the real estate and utilities sectors are viewed as negatively correlated to 10-year Treasury yields. That explains why those sectors struggled last year.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The not-so-secret ingredient that’s been fueling gains for big tech since its fourth quarter has definitely been artificial intelligence (AI). The lack of AI tailwinds for Tesla could be pushing the company’s stock down further.

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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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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Approximately 80% of all S&P 500 companies have reported fourth-quarter earnings as of today, and of those, 75% have reported earnings per share (EPS) above estimates. That’s well above the 10-year average, according to FactSet.

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Advisor Perspectives

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

January’s US inflation print came as an unwelcome spoiler for financial markets, dealing what looks like the final blow to hopes of a March interest-rate cut, sending bond yields back up and triggering a major one-day correction in equities.

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