A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Earlier this week I posted a chart showing how volatile the stock market has been this year: Things have gotten even more volatile since then. This post prompted the following response from someone on Twitter experiencing their first bear market: Yes, there is precedent for this. These are all of the bear markets since World War II: If anything, it’s surprising the current iteration isn’t down more.
The Reformed Broker
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
A recession so contrived and man-made that every economist, politician, business owner, college student, CEO, rapper and professional athlete has been able to see it coming in real-time for months and months… Take a picture, you may never see anything so obviously about to happen ever again. A child could have foreseen it. At a certain point, a person who is charge of price stability should probably look in the mirr.
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The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
One of the things we know about inflation expectations is that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell relies heavily on them. He thinks about expectations, gives speeches on them, and uses the data series when enacting Federal Reserve policies to combat inflation. The problem is that all consumer surveys (including inflation expectations) are deeply problematic.
FMG
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Clients are the lifeblood of every business regardless of industry. Financial advisors especially should make sure customers feel appreciated. To distinguish themselves from others in the industry and make clients feel special. For this exact reason, going the way of surprising and delighting is an excellent tactic in providing exceptional service. When a financial advisor is able to surprise or delight their client, they’re showing through action why that customer made the right choice in
A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Kanye West went on CNBC last week to discuss why he terminated his contract with the Gap: We’re only getting one side of the story here so it’s difficult to tell exactly what caused the rift here but Kanye is sure there is only one person who could have fixed the struggling retailer. West told Sarah Eisen, “They have one individual that could save the Gap.” He was referring to himself, of course.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
A flurry of buyers from across the Channel will be joined by dollar-rich US rivals
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Financial Times: Moral Money
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Plus, a conversation with Microsoft’s Brad Smith on its ESG challenges
A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
On Tuesday the S&P 500 was down 4.3% after a worse-than-expected inflation reading. It was the second time this year the market has fallen 4% or worse in a single day. Stocks have fallen 3% or worse 9 times this year and 2% or worse on 17 occasions. The market has also gained 2% or more on 16 different trading days in 2022. Captain Obvious would like to remind you it’s been a bumpy ride this year.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Xavier Niel builds up stake in Vodafone while Aveva sold to Schneider amid depressed valuations
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The Devil must be strapping on his ice skates: Ferrari just introduced the Purosangue, a 4-door, 4-seater SUV crossover. We should not be surprised. Other sports car makers have embraced the SUV to great success: The Cayenne (literally) saved Porshe from bankruptcy; Lamborghini Urus helped drive the company’s worth to ~$11 billion. That Maranello wants some of that juice reveals how the modern world of ultra-luxury playthings works.
Financial Times: Moral Money
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Green technologies that boost the bottom line have a vital role in the climate fight
A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Masterworks and Composer: See here to learn more about investing in contemporary art and here for important disclosures. See here for more info on Composers’ rules-based strategies On today’s show we discuss: Future Proof Dalio on inflation Buying the dip on international stocks Opendoor getting hit with losses Homebuyers might as well take the plunge Ca.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Masayoshi Son will visit Seoul in October to explore tie-up for UK chip designer
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
? ?. The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Albert Wenger, Union Square Ventures , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including the podcast extras on iTunes , Spotify , Stitcher , Google , Bloomberg , and Acast. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~. ANNOUNCER: This is Masters in Business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio.
Financial Times: Moral Money
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Species loss is now seen as a problem as big as climate change
A Wealth of Common Sense
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Today’s Talk Your Book is presented by Fabric Risk: On today’s show, we spoke with Fabric Risk Co-Founder Rick Bookstaber about how Fabric is identifying risks for advisors. On today’s show we discuss: Rick’s background and the beginnings of Fabric Risk How Fabric is approaching risk for advisors Looking at risk through the lens of an advisor/individual vs a portfolio manager Financial plan ma.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Private equity firm buys 52% of group with a €200mn investment
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Most pros can’t beat the market : 2021 is the 13th consecutive years in which the majority of fund managers in this category have lagged the index. ( TKer ). • The 55-and-Older Labor Market Exodus Is a Statistical Mirage People in their late 50s and early 60s haven’t stopped working, and for those over 65, workforce participation declines have been smaller than generally portrayed. ( Bloomberg ) see also Quiet Quitting Is a Fake Trend : What peopl
Financial Times: Moral Money
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund leads pledges as New York climate week gets under way
SEI
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Leading Disability Employer by NOD. Recognition. lsmith. Wed, 09/21/2022 - 09:45. The National Organization on Disability (NOD) Leading Disability Employer seal recognizes companies that demonstrate exemplary employment practices for differently-abled populations. . This recognition is based on data provided in response to the NOD Disability Employment Tracker™, a free and confidential assessment that benchmarks companies’ disability inclusion programs, including climate and culture, people prac
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Berlin to take control of what was once Europe’s biggest importer of Russian gas
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Bean Box coffee, grab a seat on the sofa, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • The Illusion of Knowledge : I’ve been expressing my disregard for forecasts for almost as long as I’ve been writing my memos, starting with The Value of Predictions, or Where’d All This Rain Come From in February 1993.
Financial Times: Moral Money
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Clients had asked Federated Hermes to explain backing of group that dismissed ESG policies as a ‘scam’
The Reformed Broker
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Here’s a group shot of my team at Ritholtz Wealth and the Advisor Circle group with whom we put on the inaugural Future Proof Festival this week. There are a lot of similarities between our two companies. Barry and I started RWM because we had both reached the point in our respective careers where we’d had enough of watching other firm owners bumble and stumble their way into mediocrity.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Disposal of UK resort group comes as consumers face a squeeze on their holiday budgets
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
My Two-for-Tuesday morning train reads: • Rising Bond Yields Change the Calculus for Stocks : Whether markets get any reprieve from their recent selloff depends in part on what happens at the Fed meeting. ( Wall Street Journal ) see also Municipal Bonds Suddenly Look Cheap. Some Are Tax Traps. Investors are bailing out of municipal bond funds at a record pace, but bargain hunters should beware of some potential pitfalls. ( Wall Street Journal ). • Interest Rates Are Up, So Why Are Bank Stocks Do
Financial Symmetry
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
We all have visions of our ideal retirement, and none of them include a terminal illness. However, sometimes life has other plans. Today, Grace Kvantas joins me to discuss the top concerns that are often overlooked for those facing a … Continued. The post When Retirement Is Derailed by a Terminal Illness, Ep #173 appeared first on Financial Symmetry, Inc.
Integrity Financial Planning
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Taxes are among the most common concern for people in retirement. You might be wondering how to start thinking about your tax strategy so you aren’t taxed more than you need to be. These three mistakes can help start the conversation about what a comprehensive tax strategy might look like for you. Taking Too Much Income. When you start to approach retirement, you’ll have to start thinking about transitioning from the wealth accumulation stage to the income stage of your life.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Deal reflects difficulties raising funds as the economy turns and interest rates climb
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
My end-of-week autumnal morning reads: • Navigating the Pain of Your First Bear Market : In the coming 40-50 years I’m planning on experiencing at least 10 or more bear markets, including 5 or 6 that constitute a market crash in stocks. There will also probably be at least 7-8 recessions in that time as well, maybe more. ( Wealth of Common Sense ). • Your City’s Housing Boom Could Go Bust : A national decline in home prices is unlikely, but markets that have experienced outsized increases over t
Financial Times: Moral Money
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
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XY Planning Network
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
9 MIN READ. You've made the decision to launch your firm —c ongratulations! You’re on your way to serving the clients you want, in the way you want, while building a business with enough revenue to live the lifestyle you want. That takes courage and commitment. Now that commitment will be tested as you prepare to launch and build a successful practice.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Not only shareholders but local regulators as well will need convincing
The Big Picture
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
My mid-week morning train WFH reads: • Jerome Powell’s Inflation Whisperer: Paul Volcker Aiming to reduce inflation even at the risk of recession, the Fed Chairman draws on a 1980s playbook. ‘We must keep at it until the job is done.’ ( Wall Street Journal ) see also The “Data-Dependent” Fed and the Data Interpreting the mixed signals across the economy, with a focus on inflation, jobs, and market pricing. ( The Overshoot ). • Were Those Great Returns the Result of Skill — or Just Lu
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