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.
Eye of the Hurricane?
The 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 We now brace for the impact on corporate earnings and real economic activity, assuming the tariffs are not withdrawn in the interim.
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
This week felt like a breakup on two fronts: first, the trading relationship between the U.S. and China on the trade front, and second, the financial relationship between U.S. financial assets and the rest of the world’s desire to hold them.
Karma Police
Much like the exasperated runner at the end of Radiohead’s iconic “Karma Police” music video, this week President Trump effectively threw a lit match into a stream of gasoline that was connected to global markets.
Goodbye, Sunshine
The Street has started coming around to our view of more challenged equity market returns and lower GDP growth for the year, singing “Goodbye, Sunshine” to bright S&P 500 targets and cutting estimates for the full year. The median YE 2025 forecast for the S&P 500 has been trimmed from 6,600 in mid-February to 6,430 today (Bloomberg).
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
CNBC Appearance: “Growth forecasts may be too high,” says Cameron Dawson, CFA®
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer at Newedge Wealth, joins CNBC’s “Closing Bell” to discuss markets, the outlook for the second half of the year and the possibility of more broadening in the market.
What RIAs Can Learn From Legendary Football Coach Nick Saban
Bob McCann, Co-Chairman of NewEdge Capital Group and veteran financial services leader, shares his experience on the crucial role of culture in his recent article published by Barron’s.
CNBC Appearance: Cameron Dawson, CFA® discusses markets, the tech sector, and the Fed’s next move
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer at Newedge Wealth, joins CNBC’s “Closing Bell” to discuss markets, the tech sector, and the Fed’s next move.
Watch the Replay: 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.
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.
Second Quarter Outlook
This week we shared our outlook for the economy and markets in the second quarter of 2023. For much, much more detail, please download the slide deck for our complete analysis of the second quarter macro and market environment.
Mark Twain, Jack Ryan, and The U.S. Dollar’s Dominant Reserve Currency Status
Investors have been handwringing about the end of the U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s dominant reserve currency for decades, yet the dollar has maintained its spot at the top of the reserve currency stack through these doubts and challenges.
CNBC Appearance: Cameron Dawson, CFA® discusses markets as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise to new records
Cameron Dawson, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer at Newedge Wealth, joins CNBC’s “Closing Bell” to discuss markets as...
Highlights from the 2024 Onward Conference
The second annual Onward Conference was a continuation of our series that helps entrepreneurs better position themselves, their family, and their company so they can successfully navigate the process of a transaction if and when the time is right.