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As we highlighted yesterday, the housing market is changing... With folks spending so much time at home, they're thinking about homes differently than in the past. They have a different idea of where they want to live, how much square footage they need, and how to go about buying a new place. The household is […]
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Every day, new data emerge highlighting the surge in homebuying demand... We've said it many times here at Altimetry Daily Authority: With the coronavirus pandemic forcing people to stay at home more than ever before, they're seeking to upgrade their living situations. They're looking to move from cramped cities to more spacious suburbs. This is […]
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The stock market is fueled by how investors feel about it... This is why we frequently talk about investor sentiment during our Monday macroeconomic insights – think correlations and active investor allocations. These metrics are so important because human sentiment tends to flip quickly. That's why the field of behavioral economics exists... Financial markets are […]
We turned a person into a verb... for powerfully 'sleeping on it.' My coaching comment to our teams this week stems from Gestalt theory (if you remember that from your psychology classes way back when!)... In its simplest form, the theory emphasizes that we perceive patterns or configurations rather than just individual components. In my […]
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Joel's note: Following Tuesday's runoff election in Georgia, it appears the Democratic Party has taken a one-vote majority in the Senate. The Democrats have captured the weakest possible "Blue Wave" that pundits discussed. This has folks wondering what that means for your wealth and the companies you invest in. Fortunately, we covered this topic last […]
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As the world continues to move online, the threat of cyberattacks also becomes more prevalent... The issue affects almost every facet of our society... and it's hard to go a year without hearing about a high-profile incident. Just in recent years, attacks on Adobe (ADBE), eBay (EBAY), and Equifax (EFX) released information on more than […]
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One of the markets surging the most during the 'At-Home Revolution' has been housing... People are spending more time in their homes and apartments this year due to restrictions on mobility. This has led to more folks moving out of cities and into bigger homes in the suburbs. This exodus has created a booming market for […]
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The start of a new year is often a time to reflect on big-picture things, like your investing portfolio... For decades, the "60/40" portfolio model has been a popular structure. This "one size fits all" portfolio has an allocation of 60% equities and 40% bonds. The goal of the portfolio is to diversify across the […]
Joel's note: The Altimetry offices are closed tomorrow for New Year's Day. We'll be back in touch with the Daily Authority on Monday, January 4. Many employers have been pleasantly surprised by how productive working from home has been... Folks working remotely no longer need to spend long periods of time commuting. Additionally, they can […]
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The market has rebounded sharply since its lows in March, but the events industry is still struggling... When the coronavirus pandemic began, nearly all events with large crowds were canceled. These included sporting events, conventions, and live concerts. Some of these events continue to be canceled, while others have started to pick up again. However, […]
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