Weekend Morning Reads

Here are a few interesting articles that caught my attention:

• Why Americans Can’t Buy the Best Electric Vehicle in the World: BYD, the Chinese electric car company, has recently overtaken Tesla as the world’s top-selling EV brand. It’s likely to rival giants like Toyota and Volkswagen by 2030.
• Substack has a little time. But time is running out: While star reporters continue to join Substack, subscription fatigue is becoming a growing concern.
• The indication of this early warning is to tell the stock market that a recession is more likely: If you’re like many Americans, the growing worry about finances is evident.
• Vanguard is ready to take on Schwab and Merrill Lynch: A recent report highlights the significant value financial advisors provide beyond just portfolio performance, emphasizing the importance of peace of mind and time savings for clients.
• Why we think Only other people Please make a mistake: This piece delves into the false belief that our internal reasoning is transparent, which affects how we judge others.
• Trump’s customs policy paradox: American consumers are somewhat shielded from the impacts of a potential world trade war, but the environment isn’t conducive for companies looking to make long-term investments.
• 9 Lessons from the World’s Oldest People (Blue Zone Wisdom): An eye-opening look at how the average American lives 10-15 years less than those in other developed nations. What’s behind this disparity?
• Welcome to the Immigration Industrial Park: Anticipating a rise in funding for ICE under Trump’s latest bill.
• Did Shakespeare write Hamlet while he was stoned? A humorous exploration of how cannabis may have influenced the bard’s work.
• They call him a “big damper.” He runs around like Babe Ruth: Seattle catcher Callowry is making waves as he faces off with the Yankees and Aaron Judge.

Also, if you’re interested in finance, check out Richard Bernstein from RBA next week. He focuses on macro trends and manages an impressive amount of assets. He has a long history in the field, being active at Merrill Lynch for over two decades and recognized by the National Research Team of Institutional Investors multiple times.

States Experiencing Inventory Shifts in the Housing Market

There are notable inventory changes happening in the largest housing markets currently.