Market Rotation Accelerates as Manufacturing Rebounds and Al Volatility Rise

Executive Summary Stocks traded sideways this week before a late-week sell-off. The S&P 500 gained +0.5%, but it continued to lag the Russell 2000 and Equal Weight S&P 500. It’s now underperforming both indices by over -5% YTD, while the Nasdaq and Large Cap Growth are down over -2% YTD as investors rotate and market leadership broadens. Sector performance was mixed, with […]
California Billionaire Tax Act: What the Proposed Wealth Tax Means for High-Net-Worth Residents

In recent news, Mark Zuckerberg is joining the California exodus of ultra-wealthy taxpayers and purchasing a home in Florida. The catalyst is California’s proposed 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, a ballot initiative that would introduce a state-level tax on net worth, effective January 2026. If the initiative makes the November ballot and passes, it would impose a one-time 5% tax on […]