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Potential Stock Market Trends for 2025
November 20, 2024
Jeff McClean of Solidarity Capital thinks we may see elevated markets in 2025. The nearly $7 trillion in money market funds sitting on the sideline may help spur growth. Likely, Fed interest rate cuts, even if smaller than expected, could also raise markets, as will more IPO, M&A, and venture capital activity. Jeff cautioned that the US national debt is a serious competitive problem.
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The Favored and the Unfavored
November 19, 2024
The watchword for the markets is volatility. Jeff McClean of Solidarity Capital says the same in this interview with CNBC. Post-election, he expects mixed valuations in what some perceive as bloated industries and firms based on the potential impact of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE recommendations. He mentions possible favored and unfavored firms in defense and financial services.
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Will the 2024 Post-Election Equity Market be Volatile?
November 18, 2024
The election is over. What’s next for the stock market? Jeff McClean of Solidarity Capital talked with Yahoo Finance TV. Jeff’s takeaway? The market for the balance of 2024 may be volatile, spurred by reactions to President Trump’s cabinet picks. In 2025, we may see a more open IPO window and continued higher inflation rates.
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Bullish Trends for 2025 Markets?
November 18, 2024
Many firms have been holding back on M&A activity pending the outcome of the US presidential election, said Jeff McClean of Solidarity Capital in a recent interview with the Schwab Network. Jeff sees more merger and acquisition activity, lower interest rates, and enhanced artificial intelligence platforms, among other potentially positive trends in 2025.
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What’s New for Clients in 2025
November 18, 2024
What will the next four years mean for high-net-worth investors? The presidential election may provide clues. According to Jeff McClean of Solidarity Capital, the pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and defense sectors, among others, may have positive headwinds. Scroll to the 37:00-minute mark. (2024 Bloomberg L.P. All rights reserved. Used with permission.)
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A New October Surprise?
October 1, 2024
October is often a month of surprise in the markets and elsewhere. Jeff McClean of Solidarity Capital, featured in Barron’s (subscription required), says that the 493 non-“Magnificent 7” stocks may well continue their recent unexpected rally.
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Nike Runs Back to a Previous Executive
September 17, 2024
Nike has a new CEO and a new outlook for long-term growth. In this 7-minute interview with the Schwab Network, Jeff McClean provided perspective on Nike’s track record created by its old CEO and future outlook with its new CEO, a former Nike executive, at the helm.
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Is NVIDIA’s Price Artificial?
August 28, 2024
NVDIA is the talk of the town, if the town is Wall Street and environs. Jeff McClean of Solidarity Capital spoke with Bloomberg Radio about the stock’s performance, potential buy and sell opportunities, current impact on the stock market, and more. Slide to the 35:00-minute mark to see Jeff’s insights.
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Income Investing For High-Net-Worth Investors
August 8, 2024
Option income investment strategies may provide steady income for the affluent. Jeff McClean of Solidarity Capital recently talked with Bill Hortz about managing a portfolio to drive steady cash flow for affluent clients.