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Market Concentration

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They are based on historical data that looks at 200 Years of Market Concentration. As the chart above shows, there are long periods of market concentration. Increased concentration is a sign of a bull market and bear markets reduce concentration.” You might be surprised at the findings.

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$109 Trillion Global Stock Market

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Source: Visual Capitalist Batnick also takes a swing at this: What’s the Stock Market Worth? The post $109 Trillion Global Stock Market appeared first on The Big Picture.

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The “Art” of Market Timing

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This weekend Jeff Sommer discussed a DFA research paper on market timing; both are well worth your time to read. The broad strokes are: Market timing is extremely difficult, very few people (if any) do it consistently well. Low Stakes : The most successful market timers are often those people who do not have actual assets at risk.

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Wednesday links: knowing the market

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Markets The Fed's balance sheet continues to shrink. bonddad.blogspot.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Personal finance links: the market canopy. sherwood.news) Money is flowing into the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($TLT). ft.com) The rise of Nvidia ($NVDA) is simply unprecedented. washingtonpost.com) Lego is still crushing it.

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Confronting the Change Challenge

However, without change, growth and learning are difficult not to mention keeping up with the market and staying competitive. Change is difficult, whether in our private or work life. We have all worked for or ourselves are the bosses that prefer to keep the status quo.

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Research links: reasonably efficient markets

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libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org) Research Cliff Asness on why the stock market has become less efficient over time. (mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) Behavior Institutional investors are not above being influenced by politics. papers.ssrn.com) Forecasters are way overconfident over the long run. papers.ssrn.com) Who sells to index funds?

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A Timeline Of Financial Markets

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Towards that end, check out Catherwood’s latest project: The Ages Of Finance: A Timeline Of Markets. You can sort the long history of finance on a timeline, either by specific topics — Equities, Milestones & Innovations, Commodities, Debt, and Manias & Crashes — or by “All Market History.”

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Perfecting the Close Checklist

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Feedback and Comments: contact marketing@skystem.com or call 646-833-3177. Due to this program being offered free of charge, there will be no refunds issued. Program Knowledge Level: Overview. Prerequisite: None. Advanced Preparation: None Required. Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based. May 18, 2022 at 1pm EST

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Global Hiring Guide for Startups

However, to successfully enter new markets and grow internationally, you need a sound and scalable global recruitment strategy. Grow your startup beyond borders and boundaries. Global expansion is the ultimate goal for many startup founders.

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How to Evaluate Business Lending Software for Your Bank

Learn the seven must-have features that you can press vendors to showcase, and discover the secrets to accelerate your time to market while maintaining compliance controls and risk management standards.

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Top 7 Global Employment Challenges

Global expansion brings many opportunities for companies —business growth, brand-building in new markets, and access to diverse talent pools worldwide. The benefits of expanding internationally are endless, especially if you approach it the right way. However, there are pitfalls along the way that can slow down progress.

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Recruiting From Within: Expand Your Talent Pipeline While Driving Retention

Other factors such as growing local talent shortages and employees’ new outlook on work-life balance have only added complexity to a competitive and turbulent business market. As employees continue to resign in record numbers, talent acquisition and retention have never been more important for companies with global aspirations.

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The HR Compliance Playbook: How to Improve Speed-to-Hire

If your company wants to test new markets and hire top-tier global talent, remember that the first steps are the most crucial. Build and refine your global compliance program to boost speed-to-hire and minimize international growth risks. Every global growth to-do list should begin with compliance.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

What You Will Learn: Cutting-Edge Revenue Optimization Techniques 🚀 Discover innovative methods to maximize your company's revenue streams and stay competitive in a dynamic market. Strategic Corporate Budgeting 🎯 Gain insights into creating and maintaining robust budgets that align with your business objectives.

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Connect, Care, Convert: Secrets to Establishing Trust with Niche Markets and Turning Them Into Clients

Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®

Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®, will answer these questions and more – giving you insights into the consumer mindset along with proven strategies for nurturing trust and client- building in underserved markets.