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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.

Eye of the Hurricane?

he U.S. economy sustained a significant shock on Liberation Day, one that has already shown up clearly in consumer and business survey data. We now brace for the impact on corporate earnings and real economic activity, assuming the tariffs are not withdrawn in the interim.

Jump Scares for Halloween

“Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” – Rounding up the Latest Economic News It’s officially November. The trick-or-treating is over, and the days of noshing on leftover candy have begun. As investors, the past several weeks made us feel a bit like a group of...

How it Ends: A Decade of Low Returns?

Last week, Goldman Sachs’ Portfolio Strategy Research team caused quite a stir when they evoked DeVotchka’s 2004 indie hit “How It Ends” (without lyrics the song is titled “The Winner Is” and provides the contemplative backdrop for the dysfunctional and endearing indie film Little Miss Sunshine. Take this as a sign to go ahead and eat the ice cream.)

Famous Last Words

If there is a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) title for “Famous Last Words” in financial market valuations, it has to go to Irving Fisher, who infamously quipped in 1929 that “stock prices have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau.” Of course, we know what happened after this not-so-reassuring statement: the Dow plunged 89% and took 25 years to make a new high.

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.

|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.

|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.

Jan 13, 2025

Articles, Webinars & Media Appearances

Second Quarter Outlook

Second Quarter Outlook

As the first quarter of 2024 drew to an end, Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer at NewEdge Wealth, and members of our investment team reviewed the current market trends and key investment sectors and provided their forecast for the upcoming quarter.

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Avoiding the Negativity Vortex

Avoiding the Negativity Vortex

Negativity often masquerades as intellect. Seeing the glass half empty is perceived as analytical, cautious and sophisticated. It’s a sales technique that captivates because we want to believe there’s a perfect solution – even when we know there is no such thing.

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