Abnormal Returns
MARCH 17, 2024
Markets Market valuations aren't that helpful in the short term. (tker.co) The U.S. yield curve has been inverted for a record amount of time. (ft.com) Strategy Why you can ignore all the magazine cover commentary. (downtownjoshbrown.com) Why it's so hard to profit from a big trend, like AI. (wsj.com) Finance A Reddit IPO is another sign that VCs are coming to terms with a new reality.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 17, 2024
There’s a bull market in bull market indicators flashing red right now. Barron’s had a bullish cover: The Economist too: The Nasdaq 100 is up more than 60% since the start of 2023. Nvidia is up 500% in that time. There are tens of billions of dollars flowing into the new bitcoin ETFs. Speculation in tech stocks, crypto, NFTs, options, day trading, etc. makes it feel like we picked up right where we left off.
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Abnormal Returns
MARCH 17, 2024
Top clicks this week 40 lessons at age 40 including 'Life advice is like clothing.' (markmanson.net) Travis Kling, "The evidence for the rise of Financial Nihilism is all around us." (epsilontheory.com) The simplest explanation for the disappearance of MH370 is the most likely. (thedailybeast.com) Why this crypto rally is different. (ofdollarsanddata.com) Are the Magnificent Seven all that overvalued?
Dear Mr. Market
MARCH 17, 2024
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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.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
MARCH 17, 2024
By Marvin H. Feldman, CLU, ChFC Clients and financial advisors have different perspectives. Even if a product is fantastic, a prospect won’t buy it if they don’t realize they even have a problem. As financial advisors, it’s our job to educate them and motivate them to act. Our products are the solution to those problems. The premium is not the problem – it’s just the price tag for solving the problem.
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Advisor Perspectives
MARCH 17, 2024
Snap up more Japanese stocks, ratchet up shorts on government debt and keep buying the yen: these are some of the most popular calls from big-name money managers ahead of a central bank meeting that may end the world’s last experiment with negative interest rates.
Calculated Risk
MARCH 17, 2024
Weekend: • Schedule for Week of March 17, 2024 Monday: • At 10:00 AM ET, The March NAHB homebuilder survey. The consensus is for a reading of 48, unchanged from 48. Any number below 50 indicates that more builders view sales conditions as poor than good. From CNBC: Pre-Market Data and Bloomberg futures S&P 500 are up 5 and DOW futures are down 27 (fair value).
Advisor Perspectives
MARCH 17, 2024
Homeownership is the quintessential American dream, but it’s become increasingly elusive for many households. A multitude of factors, including soaring home prices, elevated interest rates and persistent inflation, has created the perfect storm, making homeownership a distant reality for more U.S. residents.
oXYGen Financial
MARCH 17, 2024
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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.
Advisor Perspectives
MARCH 17, 2024
You may have noticed the stock market rising lately. Much of the gain isn’t so much “the market” as a handful of mega-cap stocks. Nonetheless, the bulls are clearly in charge. The question is how long they will stay there. History suggests longer than many market bears think.
Advisor Perspectives
MARCH 17, 2024
Markets are showing characteristics of a bubble in the record-setting surge by tech’s so-called Magnificent Seven stocks and the all-time highs in cryptocurrencies, according to Bank of America Corp. Chief Investment Strategist Michael Hartnett.
Advisor Perspectives
MARCH 17, 2024
Investments in aircraft can offer steady cash flow and a return profile that’s uncorrelated to broad market indices.
Advisor Perspectives
MARCH 17, 2024
The January debuts of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. have figured prominently in the cryptocurrency’s ascent this year. However, experienced crypto investors know that the upcoming quadrennial halving is likely playing a significant role in Bitcoin’s 2024 bullishness.
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
MARCH 17, 2024
With the U.S. economy posting two consecutive quarters of 3%+ GDP growth, recession calls have quieted down.
Advisor Perspectives
MARCH 17, 2024
The broad stock market is taking a breather from its rally. That means the “Magnificent Seven” stocks are also catching their breath after a strong rally that started late in 2023. Despite the recent pullback, certain members of that cohort still show technical signs of bullishness.
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