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As the Iran conflict squeezes global energy supplies, U.S. oil is gaining an unusual edge

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Private credit not only won’t spark a financial crisis — it may be more stable than your bank

Market Expert Apr 14, 2026

With 65% equity cushions and 10-year lockups, Wall Street’s ‘anti-banks’ won’t face a ‘Lehman moment.’

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My friend’s girlfriend went ‘ballistic’ after learning he gives his kids $19,000 a year. Is this a red flag?

Market Expert Apr 14, 2026

“He spent $1,000 on his girlfriend at Christmas and several hundred dollars on each of her children.”

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The No. 1 pick in tonight’s WNBA draft will make $500,000 as a rookie — more than a 500% raise over last year’s pick

Market Expert Apr 14, 2026

The WNBA’s latest labor agreement paved the way for the league’s wealthiest rookie class ever

Commodities

Sunday links: filtering out the noise

Market Expert Apr 14, 2026

AppleApple ($AAPL) is testing smart glasses. (9to5mac.com)A look at the iPad 16 years in. (asymco.com)AutosCostco ($COST) is building standalone gas stations. (thedrive.com)Why Ferrari's ($RACE) moat is unique. (wsj.com)DronesUkrainian drones are already taking down Shaheeds in the Gulf. (apnews.com)How Ukraine is iterating so quickly with drones. (nytimes.com)DefenseThe U.S. military is no longer 'color blind and merit-based.' (theatlantic.com)There is an increase in military members looking for an exit. (npr.org)ICEHow ICE deploys spyware. (npr.org)ICE really doesn't want you to film them. (eff.org)PolicyFor some reason the Trump administration is effectively dismantling the US Forest Service. (hatchmag.com)Nothing that RFK Jr. has done at HHS should be a surprise. (theunpopulist.net)Administration officials continue to proselytize to their employees. (msn.com)Texas is spending a lot of data center tax incentives. (texastribune.org)Trump is planning to spend NEH money on his Arch. (

Commodities

Monday links: discounting AI

Market Expert Apr 14, 2026

CryptoStrategy ($MSTR) purchased more Bitcoin. (theblock.co)Bitmine ($BMNR) purchased more Ethereum. (theblock.co)CompaniesIntel ($INTC) stock is having a moment. (msn.com)AI is messing with the terminal values of software companies. (flyoverstocks.com)The U.S. is getting its first new aluminum smelter in half a century. (wsj.com)AIAI users are bumping up against compute limits. (wsj.com)AI has been used to identify cybersecurity issues for years. (calnewport.com)Do serious companies need their own AI model? (spyglass.org)HungaryHow Hungary lost faith in Viktor Orban. (politico.eu)A vote for Tisza was above all a vote against Orban. (wsj.com)Winners and losers from Hungary's election. (politico.eu)You could see the opposition to Orban in the streets. (paulkrugman.substack.com)What's on tap for a new government. (theguardian.com)Orban's loss punctured the myth of illiberal inevitability. (theatlantic.com)MediaLocal news outlets are closing. Why we need archive their their output. (poyn

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Last Call! RWM in San Francisco for Two Live MiB shows!

Market Expert Apr 14, 2026

Come meet us in San Francisco! If you are an investor looking for a better way to manage your entire financial life, please reach out to us at Info AT RitholtzWealth.com. If you are an Advisor who wants to be part of one of the fastest-growing, independent, employee-owned RIAs, come talk to us! If you… Read More The post Last Call! RWM in San Francisco for Two Live MiB shows! appeared first on The Big Picture.

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How I Completed My CFP Education Requirement In Less Than 1 Year (While Working Full-Time)

Market Expert Apr 13, 2026

Financial advisors who pursue the CFP certification mid-career often face a daunting logistical reality: how to complete a rigorous curriculum while working full-time, managing family responsibilities, and maintaining some semblance of personal balance. The CFP certification process itself requires candidates to satisfy four components: experience, education, ethics, and examination. Each component requires rigor and dedication,Read More... The post How I Completed My CFP Education Requirement In Less Than 1 Year (While Working Full-Time) first appeared on Kitces.com.

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How to Start a Pension When You’re Self-Employed in Your 40s

Market Expert Apr 13, 2026

Home Table of Contents If you’re self-employed and in your 40s, you’ve probably thought about starting a pension, maybe more than once. You might even feel like you’ve left it too late to make a real difference. But here’s the truth: it’s never too late to start saving for your future, and there are real ... Read more Check out our latest post - How to Start a Pension When You’re Self-Employed in Your 40s on LowQuotes Blog

Here are some bargain bank stocks heading into earnings season

There are years-long waiting lists to retire on college campuses. 6 steps to take before enrolling.

Mortgage rates dip following Iran cease-fire. Why that’s great timing for people selling a home.

My wife and I want to move to Malaysia. Will we receive Social Security benefits there?

Here’s when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds

We asked our wedding guests to give money to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Can we write off their donations?

Interest rates are headed lower — real yields suggest a half-point Fed cut is coming

Stock

Vance leaves Pakistan talks with no deal. How financial markets are reacting.

Market Expert Apr 12, 2026

As U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal, U.S. stock futures were sliding and oil was climbing, based on trading via a crypto-based trading platform.

As the Iran conflict squeezes global energy supplies, U.S. oil is gaining an unusual edge

Private credit not only won’t spark a financial crisis — it may be more stable than your bank

My friend’s girlfriend went ‘ballistic’ after learning he gives his kids $19,000 a year. Is this a red flag?

The No. 1 pick in tonight’s WNBA draft will make $500,000 as a rookie — more than a 500% raise over last year’s pick

Sunday links: filtering out the noise

Adviser links: the first year

Monday links: discounting AI

Last Call! RWM in San Francisco for Two Live MiB shows!

How I Completed My CFP Education Requirement In Less Than 1 Year (While Working Full-Time)

How to Start a Pension When You’re Self-Employed in Your 40s

Here are some bargain bank stocks heading into earnings season

There are years-long waiting lists to retire on college campuses. 6 steps to take before enrolling.

Mortgage rates dip following Iran cease-fire. Why that’s great timing for people selling a home.

My wife and I want to move to Malaysia. Will we receive Social Security benefits there?

Here’s when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds

We asked our wedding guests to give money to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Can we write off their donations?

Interest rates are headed lower — real yields suggest a half-point Fed cut is coming

Vance leaves Pakistan talks with no deal. How financial markets are reacting.

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