Latest Investments & Planning Insights
Weekly Edge
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.
The Masterplan
Of the things from 2025 that we would like to see more of in 2026, at the top of the list is Oasis reunion concerts (maybe with even more B-side cuts, like those included on the band’s The Masterplan 1998 compilation album).
The Muppet Charts Carol
Though the initial critical reception of 1992’s The Muppet Christmas Carol was mixed (a thumbs down on Siskel & Ebert!), modern wisdom and taste have caught up to the precious pointedness of the pint-sized production, with the movie now being lauded as “the greatest Christmas film ever made”.
Knives Out at the Fed
This week, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) held its final monetary policy gathering of the year, and it used the occasion to slash its policy target rate one more time. While the economic data flow remains impaired by the 43-day government shutdown, the committee saw enough weakness in the labor market to feel it needed to ease policy for the third time in as many meetings.
Right Back Where We Started From
Cameron Dawson breaks down why GDP and EPS forecasts for 2026 are “Right Back Where We Started From,” what’s driving revisions, and where markets may go from here.
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.
Articles, Webinars & Media Appearances
Bloomberg Appearance: Cameron Dawson, CFA® on Stagflation, Margins, and Market Resilience
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer, discusses how stagflation, Fed policy, and weakening labor trends may impact earnings and equity markets.
Bloomberg Appearance: Investor Caution Persists Amid High Valuations, highlights Brian Nick of NewEdge Wealth
Brian Nick, Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Strategy, notes that despite strong equity performance and elevated valuations, investor caution remains high due to concerns about long-term interest rates, Fed independence, and geopolitical risks.
Bloomberg Appearance: Brian Nick of NewEdge Wealth on Growing Investor Caution
Brian Nick, Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Strategy, discusses how markets are treading carefully as investors await comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Fox Business Appearance: “The trend in the market is still resoundingly positive,” says Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer, analyzes why the market is continuing to climb on ‘Barron’s Roundtable.’
Bloomberg Appearance: Cameron Dawson, CFA® on Rising Bond Yields
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer, dives into resilience in equities and the pain trade with Bloomberg Radio.
Bloomberg Appearance: “People are expecting a lot of optimism,” says Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Bloomberg Appearance: “People are expecting a lot of optimism,” says Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Bloomberg Appearance: “Earnings revisions are still moving higher, but healthy digestion would be good,” says Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer joins Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss challenges facing equities amid high valuations, loose financial conditions, and elevated investor optimism, warning of limited capacity to absorb negative surprises.
Investopedia Appearance: “In the very short term, the market is certainly overbought,” says Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer, joins Investopedia to discuss
what to expect from the Fed’s meeting on interest rates, the July jobs report, and the most important corporate earnings of the cycle.
Maximizing College Savings with 529 Plans
To address concerns around leftover funds and to expand upon the potential avenues for funding and utilizing 529 plans efficiently, we have compiled this report to delve into potentially optimal strategies for high-net-worth investors to leverage 529 plans effectively.