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Quote of the Day
"Decades from now, historians will likely look back on the beginning of the 21st century as a period when the smartest minds in the world’s richest country sank their talent, time, and capital into a narrow band of human endeavor—digital technology."
(Derek Thompson)
Strategy
- This is the chart of the year. (crossingwallstreet.com)
- Why forecast over the the next year, when you can more effectively for the next decade. (bpsandpieces.com)
- Markets aren't 100% efficient. So what. (evidenceinvestor.com)
- Here are five sources of 'client alpha.' (blog.validea.com)
- Everybody loves a good growth story. (bonefidewealth.com)
Crypto
- Fidelity Digital Assets is launching in Europe. (fnlondon.com)
- Is Digital Asset still a 'blockchain startup'? (ftalphaville.ft.com)
Finance
- Citadel Securities has opened an office in Austin, TX. (fastcompany.com)
- Cross River is the bank behind many of your favorite fintech lenders. (forbes.com)
Funds
- The Schwab-TD Ameritrade merger has thrown State Street ($STT) for a loop. (ft.com)
- The biggest mutual fund stories of 2019 including the passing of Jack Bogle. (morningstar.com)
- Annual returns don't matter to hedge funds, what matters is returns above the high-water mark. (ritholtz.com)
- All investment managers are responsible for engaging with companies, not just activists. (blogs.cfainstitute.org)
Online
- How to write about business without being boring. (hbr.org)
- Gary Larson is launching a new site for his collection of Far Side cartoons. (theguardian.com)
- Talking Biz News ain't what it used to be. (yahoo.com)
Economy
Earlier on Abnormal Returns
- Personal finance links: time and energy. (abnormalreturns.com)
- What you missed in our Tuesday linkfest. (abnormalreturns.com)
- Research links: restatement recidivists. (abnormalreturns.com)
Mixed media
- Everybody says give 'experience' not gifts. The problem is experiences are a hassle for everyone involved. (nytimes.com)
- Why decorate your house for the holidays when you can pay someone to do it for you? (marketwatch.com)
- Why people appreciate your badly wrapped presents more. (businessinsider.com)