{
  "id": 14028582,
  "title": "Monday links: clearing out the junk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/monday-links-clearing-out-the-junk",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-12T18:28:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Abnormal Returns",
    "slug": "abnormal-returns",
    "url": "https://abnormalreturns.com/2026/10/12/monday-links-clearing-out-the-junk/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Clearing out the junk seems to be a strategy investors are considering when it comes to bonds. According to a report on trendlabs.com, this could be a positive sign for the bond market. However, investors are often guilty of repeating past mistakes, as highlighted in a piece on safalniveshak.com. This is known as \"fighting the last war.\" Ritholtz.com suggests five timeless strategies that always seem to be beneficial for a well-rounded portfolio. Prediction markets, as discussed on awealthofcommonsense.com, are becoming a new avenue for individuals to bet on long shots. However, the ethical implications of such speculation are questioned in a Wall Street Journal article, \"Do we really want people betting on the outcome of court cases?\" Data centers, a crucial component of modern technology, have not been spared from scrutiny. The FT reports on the challenges faced by Firmus Grid during its IPO, while Semafro.com presents differing perspectives on the data center story. Europe's lag behind in the data center industry is explored in a piece on Apollo.com, with reasons cited for this delay. The costs associated with maintaining data centers are also examined in a Bloomberg article. In the realm of artificial intelligence, coding practices are evolving, as discussed in an Atlantic article. Even traditional book publishers are acknowledging the potential of AI, as noted in a Wired.com article. AI's impact extends beyond coding, as it seems to be eroding our motivation to persist in challenging tasks, according to a report from Berkeley University. Ukraine's military strategy includes targeting Russian oil refineries and data centers, as reported by The Washington Post and Ars Technica. The latter article suggests that Russian data centers play a significant role in Western disinformation efforts. Stay informed with resources tailored for those in the wealth management sector, such as the Talking Wealth newsletter and Abnormal Returns. The Abnormal Returns website also provides a recap of what readers missed in their Sunday linkfest and their top clicks last week. Additionally, X (formerly Twitter) has undergone changes, as detailed on Daring Fireball, and its future remains uncertain despite these transformations.",
  "summary": "Strategy A sign that bonds could be in for a bounce. (trendlabs.com) Why investors are often fighting the last war. (safalniveshak.com) Five things that always make sense for your portfolio including 'Take out the trash.' (ritholtz.com) Prediction markets Prediction markets are turning into another opportunity for people to bet on long shots. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Do we really want people…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}