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Corporate Buybacks: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

2024-11-01

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2024-11-01

Corporate buybacks have become a hot topic, drawing criticism from regulators and policymakers. In recent years, Washington, D.C., has considered proposals to tax or limit them. Historically, buybacks were banned as a form of market manipulation, but in 1982, the SEC legalized open-market repurchases through Rule 10b-18. Although intended to offer companies flexibility in managing …

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PCE Price Index Is Back Into The Pre-Pandemic Range

2024-11-01

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2024-11-01

It's too early for the Fed to claim the infamous "mission accomplished" for inflation. However, yesterday's PCE price index is now within the Fed's mission accomplished range. The PCE price gauge rose 0.2% monthly and 2.1% year over year. That yearly rate is down 0.2% from last month and 0.6% over the previous six months. …

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11-1-24 Ten Money Smart Things To Do Before Year’s End

2024-11-01

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2024 isn’t over yet. So here are 10 smart money moves to make right now. Saving money should be a year-round endeavor, but life gets in the way just like anything else. So with 2024 coming to a swift, thankful end, take advantage of the fourth quarter to accelerate your financial acumen, bolster your balance sheet and successfully springboard into the new year. Danny and Matt share year-end financial planning tips , smart money moves, and...

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Corporate Buybacks: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

2024-11-01

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2024-11-01

Corporate buybacks have become a hot topic, drawing criticism from regulators and policymakers. In recent years, Washington, D.C., has considered proposals to tax or limit them. Historically, buybacks were banned as a form of market manipulation, but in 1982, the SEC legalized open-market repurchases through Rule 10b-18. Although intended to offer companies flexibility in managing capital, buybacks have evolved into tools often serving executive...

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Living Trusts vs. Testamentary Trusts: Essential Information for Managing Assets

2024-10-31

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🚗💸 Ensure your assets are titled correctly in your living trust! Learn about pour over wills and testamentary trusts for a secure financial future. #EstatePlanning #FinancialTips Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/49bf64 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Will Halloween Fear Bring November Cheer For Bondholders?

2024-10-31

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2024-10-31

The last two Halloweens capped off a few frightful months for bondholders. However, as we share below, 10-year bond yields reversed course on Halloween in 2022 and 2023. Will 2024’s harrowing October for bondholders end with Halloween's ghosts and goblins? Accordingly, will November be better for bonds as it has been for the last two …

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10-31-24 Fact-checking Paul Tudor Jones and Stanley Druckenmiller

2024-10-31

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Earnings Season continues as October ends: Microsoft and Meta reports reveal lowered expectations for 2025; Microstrategy is raising stakes on Bitcoin w $42-B buy: Will prove to be either brilliant or disastrous (only 6% of Bitcoin owners are active users); Apple & Amazon results will reveal more about consumer spending. Can famed investors Paul Tudor Jones and Stan Druckenmiller, who recently proclaimed they are short bonds, thus betting on...

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Essential Estate Planning: Managing Risks During Life and After Death

2024-10-30

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Learn how to mitigate risk in your estate by addressing the two parts: when you're alive and after you pass away. #EstatePlanning #RiskManagement Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/c1643f YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Understanding Market Risk: Why Profits Always Revert to the Mean

2024-10-30

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Market reminder: Overconfidence can lead to risks. Remember, assets revert to the mean eventually. Take profits wisely! 📈💰 #tradingtips Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/c079b3 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Can Paul Tudor Jones and Stanley Druckenmiller Be Wrong?

2024-10-30

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2024-10-30

Can famed investors Paul Tudor Jones and Stan Druckenmiller, who recently proclaimed they are short bonds, thus betting on higher yields, be wrong? Instead of mindlessly assuming such legendary investors are correct, let's do some homework. First, though, let's remind ourselves that Paul Tudor Jones and Stanley Druckenmiller are known for their aggressive trading styles. …

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Market Turbulence Ahead: Buckle Up

2024-10-30

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2024-10-30

Many events could roil the markets over the next two weeks and/or send them surging. Accordingly, it's worth summarizing the political, monetary, and economic schedule to prepare for market turbulence. The intense schedule kicked off yesterday with the JOLTs report and Google earnings. Today is the ADP jobs report and Microsoft and Meta earnings. Thursday …

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10-30-24 Why This Bull Market Feels ‘Weird’

2024-10-30

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Halloween preview & earnings parade; pre-election bond market auction action. Markets are hedging a bit ahead of elections. The latest JOLTS report was weaker than expected - more evidence of a slowing economy? Meanwhile, consumer confidence continues to confound, bouncing up in the latest Conference Board Confidence Index reading, especially for forward expectations for stock prices into 2025. Lance reviews International, Emerging Markets, and...

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Can Paul Tudor Jones and Stanley Druckenmiller Be Wrong?

2024-10-30

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2024-10-30

Can famed investors Paul Tudor Jones and Stan Druckenmiller, who recently proclaimed they are short bonds, thus betting on higher yields, be wrong? Instead of mindlessly assuming such legendary investors are correct, let’s do some homework. First, though, let’s remind ourselves that Paul Tudor Jones and Stanley Druckenmiller are known for their aggressive trading styles. Therefore, we don’t know whether their bets are short term trades for a...

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When Market Indicators Conflict: Why Doing Nothing Can Be a Smart Move

2024-10-29

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Confused about market signals? 📈💡 Don't worry, sometimes the best strategy is doing nothing! 🤷‍♂️ #TradingTips #MarketIndicators Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/30895b YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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The Impact of Slowing Consumer Demand on Major Retailers like Walmart and Target

2024-10-29

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Consumer demand is slowing down due to economic challenges. Stay tuned as we discuss how Social Security could impact millennials. 💸 #EconomyTalks Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/f3ea24 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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10-29-24 Key Market Indicators for November 2024

2024-10-29

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A barrage of earnings reports this week reveals companies are beating lowered expectations, and revenue is down. McDonald's foot traffic is off (and interesting economic barometer); the story is surely unfolding of an economy that is slowing down. What do markets sell signals tell us? There are two ways for markets to correct: Consolidation, or pull back in prices. Lance rants on the realities of stock buy backs, and a sidebar from Jonathan on...

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Key Market Indicators for November 2024

2024-10-29

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2024-10-29

Key market indicators for November 2024 present a complex but opportunity-filled environment for traders and investors. Following the first phase of Federal Reserve rate cuts and growing global uncertainties, the technical landscape suggests several notable shifts. Let’s explore the key market indicators to watch. Note: If you are unfamiliar with basic technical analysis, this video is a short tutorial. Seasonality and Breakout...

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10-28-24 Streaks Of Bullish Wins Are Not Sustainable

2024-10-28

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There is little risk of a bigger near-term correction, currently. However, some things could cause one, like a highly contested election. In the current political environment, such is not a low-probability event. As such, while we remain allocated to the markets, we are closely monitoring the amount of risk we take. Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Articles...

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How Buyers and Sellers Influence Market Prices

2024-10-28

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📉 Understanding market dynamics 💸 Stay tuned to see how the balance between buyers and sellers influences price fluctuations! #Finance101 #MarketTrends Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/d984d9 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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How Psychology Influences Asset Selection in Investing

2024-10-28

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Are you making investment decisions based on psychology or asset selection? 🤔💸 Join the discussion on navigating the market challenges! #InvestingTips #Finance101 Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/e7411a YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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