Sat.Sep 02, 2023

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Saturday links: extending our lives

Abnormal Returns

AVs Driverless cars may already be safer than human drivers. (marginalrevolution.com) Imagining a future where self-driving taxis are ubiquitous. (theatlantic.com) Waymo seems to be ahead of Cruise. (arstechnica.com) You might be surprised how many cities are seeing self-driving car tests. (axios.com) EVs How EV manufacturing is changing the shape of manufacturing in the U.S.

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MiB: Jonathan Miller on Post-Pandemic Residential Real Estate

The Big Picture

    This week, we speak with Jonathan Miller, founder and CEO of Miller Samuel , a real estate appraisal & consulting firm founded in 1986. His weekly Housing Notes is widely read among the real estate community of appraisers and agents. We discuss the state of both commercial and residential real estate across the country, the environment for mortgage rates, New York City housing, and his favorite penthouse apartments.

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Top Trading Strategies Using MACD Indicator – Must Know For Trading

Trade Brains

Top Trading Strategies Using MACD Indicator : Technical tools are an important aspect to consider by market participants to analyse the securities and build strategies for good rewards. One of the most important technical indicators to use in analyzing securities for good entry and exit opportunities is the MACD indicator. Here, we shall discuss in detail the meaning, formulation, and top trading strategies using MACD indicator with its advantages and disadvantages.

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Dissecting the Investment Factor

Alpha Architect

Investment predicts returns because, given expected profitability, high costs of capital imply low net present value of new capital and low investment, and low costs of capital imply high net present value of new capital and high investment. Dissecting the Investment Factor was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.

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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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Paging Dr. GPT? Tech Investors Bet AI Finally Poised to Transform Health Care

Advisor Perspectives

Top venture firms are betting that rapid advances in artificial intelligence and the public fascination with ChatGPT will help tech startups to transform healthcare after years of Silicon Valley struggling to move the needle in the industry.

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Pimco Taps Battered Mortgage Bonds as Credit Gets Expensive

Advisor Perspectives

Investors looking for extra yield are driving corporate bonds to some of their tightest valuations of the year, pushing money managers including Pacific Investment Management Co. toward mortgage debt that looks much cheaper.

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oXYGen Financial

![CDATA[ According to a 2022 Crypto Crime report, an extensive rise in scams and theft resulted in 79% global increases in crypto-related crimes. Crypto scams purpose to get private data like security codes or lure unsuspecting individuals into directing their digital tokens to compromised wallets. Knowing the common crypto scams and how to identify/ spot them can help keep you from getting.

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Details Matter

Advisor Perspectives

Sometimes things sound the same, look the same, or feel the same – but they are not. It doesn’t necessarily mean one is better or worse than another but uniquely dissimilar and serving, unlike purposes.

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These Are the Goods

The Irrelevant Investor

Articles All the lessons I’ve learned over the years (By Corey Hoffstein) If you have to choose between understanding how the world should work in theory vs. how it actually works in practice, lean towards the latter (By Morgan Housel) Operating in an industry where mid-single digit margins are a sign of success, starting with a high single-digit cost disadvantage makes for a difficult path.

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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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Grayscale Win Leads to More Questions on Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Advisor Perspectives

On Tuesday, Grayscale finally won its lawsuit against the SEC (see initial coverage here). For the past few years, Grayscale has been in an ongoing legal battle with the SEC over converting its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) product into a spot Bitcoin ETF.

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Unchanged year-over-year

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Unchanged year-over-year in June • Inflation Adjusted House Prices 3.9% Below Peak • Asking Rents Down 1.2% Year-over-year • Fannie Mae Single-Family Mortgage Serious Delinquency Rate Lowest since 2002 • Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in July to New High; Up 2.9% Year-over-year Black Knight House Price Index Hits New High, but "Mixed signals" This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week

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The Top 10 Reasons to Like Bonds Now

Advisor Perspectives

We believe the best way to add value is through relative positioning in sector allocations, individual security selection and along the yield curve, holding duration neutral overall. That approach, however, does not prevent us from having views on interest rates and we think bonds offer good value at current rate levels.

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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: • The Real Story of Musk’s Twitter Takeover : In an exclusive excerpt from his new biography ‘Elon Musk,’ Walter Isaacson offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most surprising and controversial decisions of the mogul’s career. ( Wall Street Journal ) • Misled by the Phillips Curve: How Inflation Predictions Went Wrong : In a recent Barron’s article, I examined why la

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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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Corporate Bonds Can Be a Part of a Retirement Portfolio

Advisor Perspectives

Given their overall credit risk versus safer government debt, corporate bonds may not get enough exposure in a retirement portfolio. However, they can serve a purpose as long as investors are aware of their nuances.

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Buy Conagra For Its Quality, Low Valuation and High Dividend Yield (Part 2)

Advisor Perspectives

In this video, Chuck Carnevale, Co-Founder of FAST Graphs, a.k.a. Mr. Valuation will discuss the compelling investment opportunity in Conagra Brands (CAG).

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What's Ahead For The Fed's Balance Sheet?

Advisor Perspectives

The Fed's asset portfolio is on an uncharted course.

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High-Yield Bonds: Yields Are Up, But Risks Remain

Advisor Perspectives

Although high-yield bonds have performed well so far this year, we continue to take a cautious view.

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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.