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How was the weather yesterday in the United States? You could answer by citing an average temperature or precipitation level. However, doing so would severely misrepresent the weather in many parts of the country. Similarly, the typical response to “What did the market do today?” is often to quote the change in the S&P 500 […]
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As we share below, the Fed Funds futures market is 86.5% confident the Fed will cut rates by 25 bps in September. However, they assign a zero percent chance that the Fed cuts by 50 bps. Powell’s trepidation to cut rates leaves traders unwilling to consider that anything more than 25bps is possible. We argue […]
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While tariff threats dominate headlines, automakers face a structural shift that could reshape the global auto industry. In response to steep auto import duties, manufacturers are being nudged toward “local for local” production models- an expensive and time-consuming pivot. Per the Wall Street Journal article “Auto Industry Takes $12 Billion Hit From Trade War”: Beyond […]
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Selling a business is often the biggest financial event of an entrepreneur’s life. Whether it’s a decades-long family company or a fast-growing startup, the decision to sell brings both opportunity and complexity. Amid the excitement of closing the deal, it’s crucial not to overlook the planning that must take place before and after the transaction. […]
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While the market steadily rose throughout June and July, corporate insiders were growing less enthusiastic about the stock market. Less than a third of S&P 500 companies saw insiders purchase stock in their own company in July. That is the lowest figure since 2018. Moreover, the ratio of buys to sells for insiders fell to […]
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Charitable giving can be a powerful component of your long-term financial plan. With the right strategy, giving can help you support the causes you care about while simultaneously reducing your tax burden and enhancing your legacy. Whether you’re considering a donor-advised fund, establishing a charitable trust, or exploring private foundations, integrating philanthropy into your broader […]
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December 2024 marked the second-to-last time there was a dissent by an FOMC voting member. The dissent, at the time, was a sole vote by Jefferey Schmid against cutting rates. The last dissent was yesterday. While the Fed voted to maintain the Fed Funds rate at 4.25-4.50%, Michelle Bowman and Christopher Wallace cast dissenting votes […]
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As a business owner, you’ve worked hard to build wealth for yourself, your family, and future generations. Yet without the right plan, a significant portion of your estate could be lost to taxes. That’s where tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies come into play. These strategies help you reduce estate tax exposure, preserve your legacy, and support […]
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Construction of AI data centers can take anywhere from six months to multiple years to complete. Accordingly, they can’t build data centers quickly enough to keep up with the demand. Accordingly, we will need new, innovative solutions to meet the demand. For example, a startup private company named Armada makes portable AI data centers for […]