Hot Links: Bad Reasons

Stuff I’m Reading this Morning…

Europe is a shitshow, with zero-percent GDP growth and the German Bund hitting a 1 percent yield. (BusinessInsider) and (MarketWatch)

However, Putin is out there making conciliatory statements about ending the bloodshed in Ukraine.  (Reuters)

Wal-Mart follows the rest of the retailers, slashes its full-year outlook.  (WSJ)

Why Ed Yardeni likes what he sees in S&P 500 revenues.  (DrEdsBlog)

MLP investors needn’t fear the Kinder deal’s effect on the sector.  (ETF)

The Putrid Portfolio – what the worst stocks have in common.  (PatrickOShaughnessy)

Pandora couldn’t give half a f*** about the threat from Apple.  (Quartz)

Tell me this Bahamas billionaire fight wouldn’t make a great movie.  (DealBook)

Four bad reasons to sell a fund.  (Morningstar)

LOL, Los Angeles city government drowning in Wall Street fees.  (IBT)

Investors need to avoid FOMO at all costs, even if it feels uncomfortable.  (BlackRockBlog)

“The dynamics that produced the rise of active investing to prominence also carried the seeds of its inevitable peaking, to be followed by an increasingly recognizable decline — first in the benefits accruing to clients and then in benefits to practitioners.”  (ResearchPuzzle)

17 Facts About Warren Buffett And His Wealth That Will Blow Your Mind  (BusinessInsider)

Congrats to former LPL chief strategist (and TRB homeboy) Jeff Kleintop on his new gig at Schwab!  (InvestmentNews)

Carmen Electra still smokin’ hot at the Expendables 3 premiere.  (DailyMail)


The new book – Clash of the Financial Pundits – now on sale!

 

This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner. You should consult your own advisers as to legal, business, tax, and other related matters concerning any investment.

The commentary in this “post” (including any related blog, podcasts, videos, and social media) reflects the personal opinions, viewpoints, and analyses of the Ritholtz Wealth Management employees providing such comments, and should not be regarded the views of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. or its respective affiliates or as a description of advisory services provided by Ritholtz Wealth Management or performance returns of any Ritholtz Wealth Management Investments client.

References to any securities or digital assets, or performance data, are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others.

Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here: https://www.ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers

Please see disclosures here.