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The Economy is Contracting, It’s Only Going to Get Worse | Rise UP!

May 2, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Andy Schwartz, a CFP and CEO at Bleakley Financial Group, and David Mandelbaum, a portfolio manager and healthcare expert, delve into the unsettling state of the economy and markets. They discuss negative GDP trends and shifting client behaviors, warning that we’re not at the market bottom yet. Key topics include the potential of healthcare investments, the impact of tariffs, and strategies for navigating volatility, as well as when to get back into the market and the essential role of diversification.
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Market Overvaluation and Earnings Outlook

  • The market faced overselling earlier but now sits at a high valuation with mixed earnings results.
  • Fears over tariffs and slowed spending suggest upcoming earnings and market levels will likely drop further.
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Tariffs Trigger Business Caution

  • Small business owners are nervous due to tariffs and are starting layoffs.
  • Nervousness leads to reduced spending, impacting the broader economy negatively.
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MAG-7 Tech Stocks Resilience

  • The "MAG-7" tech stocks show resilience amid tariff volatility but are still down year-to-date.
  • AI investments remain strong, and valuations are adjusting from previously high levels.
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