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At the end of the trading week, the team at NewEdge Wealth publishes its commentary on the week that was, as well as some insights into what it means for clients looking ahead.

It’s Not Unusual

by | May 16, 2025 | The Weekly Edge | 0 Comments

Can you make grown men and women (and equities) weep tears of joy by implementing the highest tariff rates since the 1930s Smoot-Hawley? The answer is yes, you can, as long as it is preceded by the threat of incredibly high, onerous tariffs.

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Surprise Surprise

by | Feb 7, 2025 |

It would be wonderful to live in the cozy world of only-happy Surprise Surprise, but the reality in 2025 is likely to be far more balanced between potential positive and negative surprises coming out of DC.

With or Without You

by | Jan 31, 2025 |

While Tech stocks came close to making a 10% correction last week, many of the sectors that lagged last year (yes, even international stocks) were among the leaders. With growth, led by personal consumption and a strong labor market, still solid heading into 2025, investors may be remembering the lead single from U2’s 1987 classic, The Joshua Tree, as they ask whether they can live “With or Without” the AI trade.

The Reason

by | Jan 24, 2025 |

I've found a reason for meTo change who I used to beA reason to start over newAnd the reason is you “The Reason”, Hoobastank In the hubbub of the inauguration, the bulled-up CEOs at the World Economic Forum, a flurry of executive orders, AI competition, and earnings...

Labor Market Showing Its Flair

by | Jan 10, 2025 |

Fed rate cuts appear to be on hold. Global government bond markets are in retreat. And stocks have been jittery in the opening days of 2025. The trend for each of these hinges, to varying extents, on whether the U.S. job creating machine can continue humming in 2025. The December U.S. employment report gave us hope that it can.

Wealth Strategy

A successful wealth strategy process benefits from a team of advisors, collectively focused on the goals specific to your family. Below are some of the insights and strategies the team at NewEdge has published on what it means to have a wealth strategy, rather than a simple financial plan.

Financial Models vs. Reality: Is Your Wealth Strategy Built to Last?

You’ve spent years earning and growing your wealth, but will your wealth strategy stand the test of time? Financial models guide crucial investment decisions—from portfolio allocation to long-term planning—yet they’re only as reliable as the assumptions and expertise behind them. Like any roadmap, a financial model provides direction but mindlessly following it without adaptation can lead you right off a cliff when conditions change.

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|Apr 30, 2025

Home is Where the Domicile Is

Because state tax laws vary widely, individuals often seek to reduce their tax burden by changing their domicile to a more tax-friendly state. This requires a careful balancing act of physical presence, legal documentation and a clear intent to make a new state one's permanent home.

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|Feb 21, 2025

California Wildfire Disaster Relief

As part of a coordinated effort with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Internal Revenue Service announced Saturday, January 11, 2025, tax relief for individuals and businesses in southern California impacted by the wildfires and wind.

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Jan 13, 2025

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Recipe for a Roll-up

Recipe for a Roll-up

Sep 18, 2024 | ,

Entrepreneurs in the middle market are often approached by private equity firms or strategic buyers with attractive offers to acquire their businesses. Many of these buyers are conducting the transaction as part of a roll-up strategy. In recent years, the middle market has been rife with roll-up activity, and this trend is likely to continue. In an economic environment where rates are most likely to decrease, we expect more activity and greater opportunities for founders to exit their businesses.

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2024 Mid-Year Market Outlook

2024 Mid-Year Market Outlook

Jul 22, 2024 | ,

As we entered the third quarter of 2024, Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth, and members of our investment team hosted a webinar to offer their forecast for the quarter, review current market trends and key investment sectors in light of the upcoming election.

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