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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  August 19, 2024

  Consumer savings have dried up

  Mon

  To start August, U.S. job data for July showed that the unemployment rate had climbed to 4.3%, up from June's 4.1%. This was near a three-year high and higher than estimates for unemployment to remain at 4.1%. This triggered the Sahm rule—a reliable recession indicator—and investors panicked. The U.S. market lost more than $1 trillion in a three-day sell-off

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• FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisAug 16, 2024

  Portfolio Analysis

  August 16, 2024

  This company is not a one-hit wonder

  FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisAug 16, 2024

  The pandemic highlighted the critical role that diagnostic testing plays in healthcare.

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• ThursdayUniform
  AccountingAug 15, 2024

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  August 15, 2024

  You need hospitals regardless of how well the economy is doing

  ThursdayUniform
  AccountingAug 15, 2024

  The stock market saw one of its worst days in years last week on Monday.

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• WednesdayCredit
  OutlookAug 14, 2024

  Credit Outlook

  August 14, 2024

  This company is thriving amid market turmoil

  WednesdayCredit
  OutlookAug 14, 2024

  In July, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting as widely expected.

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• TuesdayCompany
  SpecificAug 13, 2024

  Company Specific

  August 13, 2024

  This company is the go-to partner for HR outsourcing

  TuesdayCompany
  SpecificAug 13, 2024

  More and more companies are looking for ways to streamline operations and focus on what they do best.

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• MondayMacroAug 12, 2024

  Monday Macro

  August 12, 2024

  Rate cuts loom as economic pressure mounts

  MondayMacroAug 12, 2024

  Bill Dudley, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, spoke in late July before the market bloodbath happened last week.

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• FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisAug 9, 2024

  Portfolio Analysis

  August 9, 2024

  Trump’s pro-crypto speech sparks surge in exchange stocks

  FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisAug 9, 2024

  When the probability of volatility increases, it is important to consider the exchanges. Exchanges like Coinbase and Gemini do not concern themselves with who wins or loses in the market—their focus is solely on facilitating transactions and gaining transaction volume.

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• ThursdayUniform
  AccountingAug 8, 2024

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  August 8, 2024

  This company is still at the top of the music streaming industry

  ThursdayUniform
  AccountingAug 8, 2024

  In many industries, only a small number of large companies hold the majority of the market share. This market structure, known as an oligopoly, arises when high barriers to entry exist that make it difficult for new competitors to challenge the dominant incumbents.

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• WednesdayCredit
  OutlookAug 7, 2024

  Credit Outlook

  August 7, 2024

  Cloudy days await this burger chain

  WednesdayCredit
  OutlookAug 7, 2024

  We have been discussing the many headwinds currently impacting the fast food sector. A recent survey found that one in eight U.S. adults (12%) admits to using glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs.

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• TuesdayCompany
  SpecificAug 6, 2024

  Company Specific

  August 6, 2024

  Rate cuts mean good news for solar

  TuesdayCompany
  SpecificAug 6, 2024

  The solar industry has experienced significant volatility over the past year due to macroeconomic factors like rising inflation and interest rates. As the Federal Reserve works to cool inflation by raising interest rates, this has substantially increased the cost of capital for renewable energy projects which are more sensitive to interest rate changes.

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• MondayMacroAug 5, 2024

  Monday Macro

  August 5, 2024

  Be skeptical when the government offers help

  MondayMacroAug 5, 2024

  Since the onset of the pandemic, the U.S. has done a lot to build up its own industries. American companies were burned by shutdowns and shortages at their global manufacturing plants. Many are rebuilding production back on U.S. soil.

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• FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisAug 2, 2024

  Portfolio Analysis

  August 2, 2024

  The EV industry’s golden child keeps hitting speed bumps

  FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisAug 2, 2024

  The once high-flying electric vehicle industry has hit turbulence in 2024 as disappointing sales reports and valuation adjustments have exposed the challenges of scaling a new technology.

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• WednesdayCredit
  OutlookJul 31, 2024

  Credit Outlook

  July 31, 2024

  A software bug almost caused the entire world to stop

  WednesdayCredit
  OutlookJul 31, 2024

  CrowdStrike (CRWD) is a leading American cybersecurity company.

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• ThursdayUniform
  AccountingJul 31, 2024

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  July 31, 2024

  This streaming giant’s comeback continues

  ThursdayUniform
  AccountingJul 31, 2024

  CrowdStrike (CRWD) is a leading American cybersecurity company.

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• TuesdayCompany
  SpecificJul 30, 2024

  Company Specific

  July 30, 2024

  This company helps its customers navigate digital transformation

  TuesdayCompany
  SpecificJul 30, 2024

  The past decade has dramatically shifted how businesses operate and engage with customers. Rapid technological advancement has transformed entire industries at an unprecedented pace.

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• Mon

  Monday Macro

  July 29, 2024

  You should be worried about repo workers being so happy

  Mon

  Attendees at last year’s North American Repossessors Summit had a lot to discuss, namely the historic demand they've been experiencing with the decline in consumer financial health.

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• FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisJul 26, 2024

  Portfolio Analysis

  July 26, 2024

  This company is one of the leading players in commercial vehicle electrification

  FridayPortfolio
  AnalysisJul 26, 2024

  Allison Transmission (ALSN) has established itself as the dominant supplier of automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles over its 100-year history. As vehicle electrification increases, the company is leveraging its expertise in propulsion systems to expand into hybrid and electric technologies. With its strong market position and ongoing innovation, Allison appears well-positioned for continued leadership and growth.

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• ThursdayUniform
  AccountingJul 25, 2024

  Uniform Accounting Analysis

  July 25, 2024

  Nvidia is not the only player who is benefiting from AI

  ThursdayUniform
  AccountingJul 25, 2024

  Investments in AI infrastructure continue without a break as major tech companies pour billions into building more data centers to power their cloud and AI services. Nvidia (NVDA) has emerged as the dominant player in this space thanks to its superior GPUs and accelerated computing solutions.

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• WednesdayCredit
  OutlookJul 24, 2024

  Credit Outlook

  July 24, 2024

  Rate cuts could significantly boost this company’s growth

  WednesdayCredit
  OutlookJul 24, 2024

  On July 15, 2024, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the highly influential Economic Club of Washington D.C. and participated in a discussion where he provided insights into the Fed's outlook on inflation and interest rates. Powell acknowledged that inflation in the U.S. economy has peaked and is showing signs of slowing down to the Fed's 2% target rate.

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• TuesdayCompany
  SpecificJul 23, 2024

  Company Specific

  July 23, 2024

  This company will benefit from consumers trading down

  TuesdayCompany
  SpecificJul 23, 2024

  Observing major index rebalancings is an excellent strategy for spotting potential investment opportunities. These rebalancings often involve removing underperforming companies from indices and adding new companies that meet specific criteria, suggesting they have the potential for strong performance.

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