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Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity increased slightly"

Calculated Risk

Energy sector activity declined slightly, and transportation activity was mixed. Employers in a few Districts ramped up investments in automation and AI aimed at reducing the need for additional hiring. Home sales were flat or little changed in most Districts , and nonresidential real estate activity was also mostly steady.

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Transcript: Charley Ellis on Rethinking Investing

The Big Picture

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Charley Ellis on Rethinking Investing , is below. Charlie Ellis is just a legend in the world of investing. He was chairman of the Yale’s Endowment Investment Committee and his, not only did he write 21 books, his new book, rethinking Investing, is just a delightful snack.

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₹72.7 Lakh Cr CAPEX: Stocks to watch as India gears up for massive investment boom

Trade Brains

India’s corporate landscape is entering its most significant phase of capital investment in over ten years, with companies preparing to nearly double their spending over the next five years, according to S&P Global Ratings. Additionally, investments in airport infrastructure could reach Rs. lakh crore and Rs.

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Financial Planning For Freelancers: 8 Tips To Budget And Save

Clever Girl Finance

Then, add in your variable expenses like groceries, transportation, entertainment and subscriptions. Save more during high-earning months When you have a lucrative month, allocate the extra income to savings, investments, or your emergency fund to cover leaner periods. Look for policies tailored to self-employed individuals.

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March Madness: Final Four Investing Bracket 2025

Dear Mr. Market

Market: This is perhaps one of our favorite articles and times of the year; not necessarily because of basketball but rather it allows us the opprtunity to articulate our main investment themes we see playing out for the remainder of the year. Who will be this years champion? Lets break it down ( click here to see the full bracket).

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Stocks with orderbook higher than market capitalization to keep on your radar

Trade Brains

This article explores firms with significant order books relative to their market capitalization, offering insights into their business performance and investment potential. These types of stocks could be great for long-term investments considering the Indian economy is going through a massive infrastructure boom.

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All the Tax Benefits You Need for Your Small Business

Harness Wealth

Vehicle and transportation expense deductions Vehicle expenses often represent one of the most significant opportunities for tax savings for small businesses. Items costing less than $2,500 can typically be expensed immediately, while more substantial investments may require depreciation over time according to IRS guidelines.

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