The SpaceX initial public offering (IPO) has some investors looking for a “liftoff” in their funds – even as others brace for potential volatility. SpaceX was the largest-ever IPO in US history. Its total valuation was an estimated $1.77 trillion, making it one of the ten...
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Recent market movements continue to reflect a mix of steady economic conditions and evolving global risks. While headlines remain focused on inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions, the underlying investment landscape has proven to be surprisingly resilient. The K-Shaped Economy Economic statistics look good, though modest, but...
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Risks are everywhere from uncertain trade policy, geopolitical concerns, stubborn inflation, sagging consumer sentiment, lofty stock valuations and uncertainty surrounding AI adoption, but momentum and a relatively solid macro environment may translate into another strong year for stocks — at least, this is what analysts...
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Markets continue to climb, led by capital investments in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom. However, cautionary signs are emerging, including decidedly negative headlines, lofty stock market valuations, talk of an AI bubble, and a deteriorating housing market. Last Friday (October 10th), President Trump threatened again to...
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Economists say it will take time for the effects of trade policies to show up in economic data — but acknowledge they aren’t sure how long. When President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on American trading partners in early April, economists warned of dire consequences — higher...
Read MoreMarket Update: New Tax Provisions of H.R.1 On July 4, President Trump signed into law a new tax and spending package. At nearly 900 pages, the bill contains… well, a lot. In this article, I focus solely on the tax provisions and how they might affect...
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As President Trump began his second term in January, many business leaders and investors expected a renewed focus on pro-growth policies—lower taxes, regulatory rollbacks, and aggressive deal-making. Instead, financial markets were met with significant volatility and uncertainty with the announcement of new tariffs. In the administration’s...
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Market Update: April 4th, 2025 Global equities declined again today following China’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports. This escalation signals the early stages of what could become a prolonged trade conflict, potentially positioning the United States against key global economic partners. Tariffs, which are...
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March 2025 The stock market experienced another sharp decline today following the implementation of new tariffs by the administration on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. In response, China and Canada swiftly imposed retaliatory tariffs, while Mexico announced plans to reveal its own countermeasures on Sunday....
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Over the past few weeks, a common question kept arising, “What are your New Year’s resolutions?” Due to the cultural acceptance that resolutions won’t last past February, I find some reluctance around setting them. So, what is the purpose of the resolution? Unlike hopes, dreams, or...
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