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CNBC
This year is shaping up to be one of the best ever for investors of all stripes, with nearly every single asset class on track to finish 2019 in the green. From stocks to government debt to corporate bonds to commodities, no matter where you went, you reaped a profit this year. The S&P 500 is up more than 25% and counting. Treasurys, which tend to fall when risk assets rally, also gained in 2019. Oil, gold and corporate bonds all scored double-digit returns.
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CFA Society Chicago
Dec. 10, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
JW Marriott
151 W. Adams Street
Bob Browne, CIO of Northern Trust, will present his firm’s Capital Market Assumptions, which includes key macroeconomic themes and forecasts for the next five years. In addition, Bob will discuss their current Global Tactical Asset Allocation positioning and why they have been “risk on” for the past year in a world which they believe is slowing but still growing.
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No matter the depth of your accounting background, you can become a versatile business professional with an online master’s in accounting at Gies Business. Earn a certificate or full degree. Through our highly engaging, online, global classrooms, you’ll learn to gather and analyze critical information for informed strategic decisions
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CFA Society Chicago
Dec. 11, 2019
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Standard Club
320 S. Plymouth
Build a fully integrated financial statement projection model with income statement projections, a self-balancing balance sheet, an automated cash flow statement, and the balancing cash flow sweep/debt schedule.
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CFA Society Chicago
Dec. 20,2019
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
CFA Society Chicago
33 N LaSalle Street, Suite 910
Even if you aren’t looking to pitch an idea, bring a lunch, network and listen to others at this informal stock-picking meeting held by members of CFA Society Chicago. Only have a short lunch? No problem, we will be here for 90 minutes, but feel free to stay as long as your schedule allows.
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CFA Institute Enterprising Investor
The US labor market has enjoyed strong growth over the last several years. Job creation has been robust, and the unemployment rate has fallen more or less continuously since 2009, reaching a 50-year low of 3.5% in September 2019.
But these figures don’t tell the whole story.
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The Associated Press via Chicago Tribune
After a couple years of robust tax collections, states across the U.S. are better prepared than ever to weather a potential recession, according to a report released Monday that examines states' savings.
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Chicago Tribune
Marijuana technology company Leaf Trade raised $4.5 million that it will use to enter more markets and expand in states like Illinois where it already operates.
The Chicago-based company makes a platform marijuana growers use to sell their product to dispensaries. The software is free for dispensaries, but growers pay to use it.
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Debtwire via Forbes
In the riskier depths of the corporate credit markets, the traditional investment banking model – in which the storied firms use their networks and expertise to connect companies with lenders – has come under attack. And some bankers are fighting back.
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Forbes
Do I understand the business?
Can I explain, simply, what the business does? Do I understand how it makes money? What are its unit economics?
Why is the product or service valuable to its customers? What makes it better than the alternatives?
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Dallas News
A North Dallas high-rise has changed hands.
And the new owner is adding to its investment in the area.
The 20-story Premier Place office tower on North Central Expressway near Mockingbird Lane is next door to the popular Mockingbird Station development. It’s just east of SMU.
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American Inno
Chicago tech and startup companies raised at least $87.5 million in venture capital throughout the month of November, according to data compiled by Chicago Inno.
The month’s fundings were carried by Apertiva, which raised $22 million, and Threekit, which raised $20 million.
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Bloomberg
Where are all the women on investment teams? We spoke to Seema Hingorani, founder of @GirlsWhoInvest, about how she's improving diversity in the asset management industry.
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Forbes
There’s no shortage of strangely entertaining commentary on Reddit these days, but r/wallstreetbets may have more than its share. This forum is stuffed with first-hand investor experiences of all kinds, including what I would call incredibly risky behavior.
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