Podcast links: the simulation of learning
Fridays are all about podcast links here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at Rick Rubin’s unique approach to music. Quote of the Day "The hype around the podcast is the latest stage in…
Bitcoin Investors Turn Greedy For First Time Since March 2022
Data shows investors in the Bitcoin market have turned greedy for the first time since March 2022, after what was the longest stretch of fear ever. Bitcoin Fear And Greed Index Now Points At “Greed” The “fear and greed index” is…
Looking For Private Equity Investment? Know The Numbers
Kelley Powell is the author of Courage to Lose Sight of Shore and the Founder and Partner of MacLaurin Group. As a founder, a private equity deal will likely be the single most life-changing event for you and your company. A…
“The Bot Is Out There. It Doesn’t Feel Pity, Or Remorse, Or Fear, And It Absolutely Will Not Stop Until Your Job Is Dead”
By Michael Every of RabobankAI ai ai!Last night we had a fascinating team discussion about the implications of ChatGPT and AIs. One conclusion reached was that replacing brains with a machine will do to middle-class jobs what replacing muscles with a…
Pending Home Sales Suffered Worst Annual Decline Ever In 2022, Despite December Surge
While existing home sales slipped to cycle lows in December, new home sales bounced and this morning analysts were surprised to see pending home sales rise 2.5% MoM (against expectations of a 1.0% decline), and November's decline was revised higher...Source: BloombergThis…
So, You Were Ripped Off. Congratulations!
If you’ve created a product that is selling, congratulations are in order! That’s not easy to do. Now, because of your success, others want to copy, knockoff, and infringe. They want to take advantage of your hard work. This is the…
How Nursing Homes Can Increase Accountability And Improve Quality Of Care
Dr. Kenneth Scott is CEO and founder of SilverSage Management Services, providing physicians and consulting to the long-term care industry. In his State of the Union Address last year, President Biden took aim at improving the quality of care administered in…
UMich Inflation Expectations Plunge, Democrat Sentiment Sinks
The most important aspect of the University of Michigan sentiment survey continues to be the inflation expectations and it plunged to 3.90% (for the next year) - the lowest since April 2021...Source: BloombergAs a reminder, consumers continued to exhibit considerable uncertainty…
NAR: Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Year-over-year Down 33.8%
by Calculated Risk on 1/27/2023 10:03:00 AM From the NAR: Pending Home Sales Increased 2.5% in December, Ending Six-Month Slide Pending home sales increased in December for the first time since May 2022 — following six consecutive months of declines —…
Four Steps To Transforming Your Work Culture And Maintaining Your Core Values
Chris Kille is the CEO of Payment Pilot and Elevate Outsourcing, operating out of Charlotte, NC. The term "culture" is often used casually, but it is a complex concept. It cannot be fully grasped through simple language. Its meaning is multifaceted.…
“Madness”: France, Croatia Deny ‘West At War With Russia’ After German Foreign Minister Sparks Outrage
On Tuesday, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock ignited a firestorm of debate when she stated that Western allies are fighting a war against Russia - causing many to suggest that she essentially 'declared war' on Russia, and contradicting the official stance…
Watch: Rand Paul Warns ‘Over-Classification’ Being Used To Cover Up COVID Lab Leak
Authored by Steve Watson via Summit News,Senator Rand Paul warned Wednesday that over classification of information is being used to avoid oversight and institute cover ups, such as regarding the origins of COVID.Appearing on Newsmax TV’s “Eric Bolling The Balance,” Paul explained…
Aave V3 Is Live On Ethereum, TVL Up 24% In One Month
Aave V3 is now live on the Ethereum mainnet. With this upgrade, WBTC, WETH, wstETH, USDC, DAI, LINK, and AAVE are the only supported assets. Aave V3 Improves Capital Efficiency Stani Kulechov, the co-founder of Aave, said V3’s flexible design introduces new…
4 Steps To Simplify Your Technology Investments In 2023
Ted Blosser is CEO and cofounder of WorkRamp, an All-In-One Platform that powers learning as a growth engine for today’s top organizations. In a time when companies are trying to do more with less, there’s one thing that’s not lacking: technology.…
Scottie Pippen SP33, Murder Head Death Club, Kanpai Pandas, Claynosaurz and more collections added to Kraken NFT
We’re thrilled to announce that we have added nine new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our current beta testers to explore, collect and trade. After revealing dozens of NFT collections over the past few weeks, we carefully selected these new…
Consumer Spending Slid Again in December
Fresh data offered more detail on how shoppers retrenched at the end of 2022.Consumer spending dropped in December for the second month in a row, as consumers retrenched after a bumpy year colored by a strong job market but also rapid…
A Closely Watched Measure of Inflation Slowed in December
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index climbed 5 percent from a year earlier, slower than the reading last month.The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation index climbed 5 percent in the year through December, a notable slowdown from November and a continuation of…
‘On the brink of overtaking fossil fuels’: Clean energy investment tops $1tr for first time
Global investment in the clean energy transition soared to record levels last year, surpassing $1tr as the sector matched the level of investment in fossil fuels for the first time. That was the headline conclusion of a major new report from…
The Branding Power Of Nostalgia: Where It Can Take You
Troy Allen is the founder and CEO of Rise Brands. He's an expert in branding, design and strategy. It’s incredible how simple things can spark childhood memories and take you back to a familiar place in time. Not sure what I…
CBOE CEO Aims To List Additional Tokens As Institutions Seek Reliable Crypto Counterparties
It's a vote of confidence for crypto when the space needs it most...Ed Tilly, Chief Executive Officer at Cboe Global Markets Inc., said this week he wants to list more token on the company's crypto exchange in the wake of the FTX blowup…
Litecoin ‘head fake’ rally? LTC price technicals hint at 65% crash
Litecoin (LTC) has rebounded by 130% to almost $100 after bottoming out near $40.50 in June 2022. The primary reasons include broadly improving risk-on sentiment and euphoria around Litecoin’s upcoming halving in August 2023. However, technicals suggest that LTC may wipe…
Your Investment Lost Money Last Year. So Why the Big Tax Bill?
When you invest and where matters for taxes. But a few rules of thumb can stave off some nasty surprises, our columnist says.Tax planning is usually the least of my financial concerns. Most of the time, just making a living, paying…
Headless Commerce Isn’t Just Shaking Up Retail: Three Other Industries Being Disrupted
Casper Rasmussen is President of MACH Alliance, a group of companies dedicated to advocating for open, best-of-breed technology ecosystems. Headless commerce has completely changed how brands sell online. While retail is the best known industry it has disrupted, several others have…
Gaetz Introduces Resolution To Deny Schiff Access To Classified Information
Authored by Caden Pearson via The Epoch Times,Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday calling for an investigation into Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and proposed he be denied access to classified information.The resolution (pdf), titled “Preventing Extreme…
As the Colorado River Shrinks, Washington Prepares to Spread the Pain
The seven states that rely on the river for water are not expected to reach a deal on cuts. It appears the Biden administration will have to impose reductions.WASHINGTON — The seven states that rely on water from the shrinking Colorado…
What Is Threshold (T) And Why Is This Lesser-Known Coin Swelling By 146%?
Last year, NUCypher and KEEP Network merged and created the Threshold Network, a decentralized organization that addresses the myriad of privacy and security concerns in the blockchain space. Its utility and governance token, T, has been on the rise since the…
How To Create Accountability For Brand-Building Investments
Gregory Milano is founder and CEO of Fortuna Advisors LLC and author of Curing Corporate Short-Termism, Future Growth vs. Current Earnings. There are two general categories of marketing: promotion, such as coupons and point-of-sale displays, and advertising, such as television ads…
Personal Income increased 0.2% in December; Spending decreased 0.2%
by Calculated Risk on 1/27/2023 08:41:00 AM The BEA released the Personal Income and Outlays report for December: Personal income increased $49.5 billion (0.2 percent) in December, according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Disposable personal income…
Americans’ Spending Drops Again In December, Fed’s Favorite Inflation Signal Slows
The headline from this morning's income and spending data is The Fed's favorite inflation indicator - Core PCE Deflator - printed pretty much in line with expectations (headline up 0.1% MoM was marginally hotter than expected). The year-over-year prints dropped to…
Here’s how the World Economic Forum leaps into the metaverse — Davos 2023
Web3 and the metaverse were handed a seat at the table of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2023 as the ecosystem continues to drive innovation across industries.As Cointelegraph continues to explore WEF, the presence of the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem was…
SUPD: Debt Ceiling,Inflation and much more
Most podcasts have a Q&A between a guest and the host. Whenever I get together with Pete, it’s just two idiot friends BS-ing about whatever. I hope you enjoy this hour-long discussion about everything and nothing. (We start at the 15:15…
Caregivers Are In Crisis, And Health Coaches Can Help
Sandra Scheinbaum, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, Inc. Previously, I wrote about how caregivers were chronically overlooked in a health system designed to prioritize patients, despite the significant physical, emotional and financial sacrifices they make, and how health…
6 Crucial Factors Leaders Need To Build A Better Workplace Culture In 2023
John Street, cofounder and CEO, Pax8. In a fragile economy and a world filled with uncertainty, why are some companies growing faster than others? Do the technologies those companies choose to operate their businesses matter? Without question. Are automation innovations driving…
E-Commerce 2.0: How Smart Contracts are Disrupting Traditional Online Marketplaces
Saud MuzaffarJan 22·4 min readStreamlining Transactions, Improving Trust and EfficiencyPhoto by Myriam Jessier on UnsplashBefore we move on I would recommend you to see this brief explanation of smart contracts in one minute:Smart Contracts 101: A 1 Minute Beginner's Guide #shorts…
How Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are set to change the game for the global economy: A…
Saud MuzaffarJan 24·6 min readAn in-depth examination of CBDCs, their potential impact, and the ongoing pilot projectsPhoto by DrawKit Illustrations on UnsplashIntroductionCentral Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have been gaining increasing attention in recent years as central banks around the world explore…
Liz Young: I still want to be cautious despite bright spots in earnings, econ data
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Liz Young, SoFi's head of investment strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the recent market performance, what goes into Young's calculus, and more. 03:19 an hour ago
A Dollar Collapse Is Now In Motion, Saudi Arabia Signals The End Of ‘Petro’ Status
Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us,The decline of a currency’s world reserve status is often a long process rife with denials. There are numerous economic “experts” out there that have been dismissing any and all warnings of dollar collapse for years.…
Understanding The Differences Between Being An Amazon Vendor Vs. A Seller
Lesley Hensell is cofounder of Riverbend Consulting, which solves challenging problems for Amazon sellers and vendors. Amazon can be a valuable sales channel for many brands. But there are two ways to sell on Amazon, and choosing between them can be…
10 Important Expenses Every CEO Should Budget For In Today’s Economic Climate
As businesses recover from the pandemic-fueled events of the last few years, as well as grapple with the uncertainty of today’s economic climate, entrepreneurs are likely to feel cautious and unsure of how to plan for the success of their businesses…
Elon Musk Meets With House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Twitter, met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, stoking speculation about what the two had discussed.Next stop: Capitol Hill.George Nikitin/EPA, via ShutterstockD.C. diplomacy, Musk style Elon Musk showed up in Washington yesterday to meet with House…
Futures Drop After Horrific Intel Guidance, Brace For PCE Data
US futures dropped after yesterday's meltup, led lower by semiconductor stocks and traded in a tight range on Friday after a catastrophic earnings report and guidance from (former?) chip giant Intel, while investors awaited key inflation figures for clues on what…
Creating self-sovereignty in the creator economy and Web3 — Is there room for both?
On this week’s episode of NFT Steez, hosts Alyssa Exposito and Ray Salmond meet with Web3 content writer Julie Plavnik to discuss the importance of self-sovereignty while building a digital identity in Web3. Plavnik referenced author Gavin Wood when describing Web3 and…
Reclamation, reuse, and the Urban Wood Project
Thanks to disease, development or simply old age, roughly 36 million trees come down each year in cities across the United States. And with more ferocious storms ripping through our landscapes - not to...
How Electric Vehicle Companies Can Help Support Energy Grids Through The Winter
Joseph leads the North America business of ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software. The world has fundamentally changed in recent years. Countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Germany have seen their natural gas supplies impacted…
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