Market Volatility as Buying Opportunity

US stocks (^DJI,^GSPC, ^IXIC) close lower as investors weigh uncertainties surrounding the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Solidarity Capital CEO Jeff McLean tells Julie Hyman and Alexandra Canal Market Domination Overtime that current volatility can “create some great opportunities” for investors.

Potential Stock Market Trends for 2025

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 Favored and the Unfavored

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 […]

Will the 2024 Post-Election Equity Market be Volatile?

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.

Bullish Trends for 2025 Markets?

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.  

What’s New for Clients in 2025

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.)