https://markmclaughlin2.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Mark ChristopherenWed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.leelynsmith.com/insights/article/tariffs-explained-qa-with-leelyn-smiths-chief-investment-officer/Tariffs have once again taken center stage in U.S. economic policy—and in investor conversations. In the early days of President Trump’s second term, sweeping new tariff proposals have rattled markets and rekindled uncertainty around global trade dynamics. For many investors, the return of these aggressive trade tactics has raised new questions: What are the administration’s true goals? How might tariffs impact inflation, economic growth, and portfolio performance? To help clients and readers...Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.leelynsmith.com/insights/article/tariffs-explained-qa-with-leelyn-smiths-chief-investment-officer/https://rsmus.com/insights/services/business-tax/future-proof-your-partnerships-tax-function.htmlFor private partnership CFOs and their finance teams, increasing scrutiny by the IRS, a heightened focus on tax and back-office functions among limited partners, and the democratization of private market investing are complicating the tax function. Faced with these challenges, many partnerships are looking to outsource parts of the tax process and leverage technology to streamline their efforts.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://rsmus.com/insights/services/business-tax/future-proof-your-partnerships-tax-function.htmlhttps://www.leelynsmith.com/insights/article/2025-tax-watch-key-policies-that-could-impact-you/Tax policy was a cornerstone of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign, with promises of significant tax cuts for individuals and businesses. As we enter 2025, a Republican-controlled Congress is preparing to take up Trump’s proposals, but many key decisions remain uncertain. At the center of the conversation is the future of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)—the sweeping tax reform passed during Trump’s first term that is set to expire at the end of 2025. While campaign promises are rarely f...Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.leelynsmith.com/insights/article/2025-tax-watch-key-policies-that-could-impact-you/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/466459/uploads/bdb3fdd0-e53c-4c5b-b69b-d9bf595a8565.pdfAnnual management discussion of performance for closed-end funds invested primarily in global stocks.Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/466459/uploads/bdb3fdd0-e53c-4c5b-b69b-d9bf595a8565.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/466459/uploads/a3731c25-7b62-4c60-96f3-1f08f9196e29.pdfAbbreviated annual report commentary highlighting performance contributors for John Hancock Global Environmental Opportunities Fund.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/466459/uploads/a3731c25-7b62-4c60-96f3-1f08f9196e29.pdfhttps://www.leelynsmith.com/insights/article/exploring-cruts-and-crats-strategic-giving-with-benefits/Being able to “have your cake and eat it too” may be a tired cliché, but it is an accurate way to describe the estate, tax, and retirement planning benefits available through charitable remainder trusts (CRTs).Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.leelynsmith.com/insights/article/exploring-cruts-and-crats-strategic-giving-with-benefits/https://www.leelynsmith.com/insights/article/four-conditions-that-contribute-to-a-strong-stock-market/With the S&P 500 Index approaching its second straight year of 20%-plus performance, it’s helpful to understand the conditions when stocks tend to thrive. Recognizing these drivers of stock price appreciation can provide valuable perspective whether markets are soaring or turbulent.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.leelynsmith.com/insights/article/four-conditions-that-contribute-to-a-strong-stock-market/https://www.leelynsmith.com/insights/article/market-noise-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-ignore-it/Market noise is an unavoidable part of owning stocks and bonds, and it distracts from the true factors that contribute to building long-term wealth.Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.leelynsmith.com/insights/article/market-noise-what-it-is-and-why-you-should-ignore-it/https://www.researchaffiliates.com/publications/articles/1005-from-abundance-to-austerityThe current equity selloff could be an inflection point in the transition from a decade of global abundance to one of austerity that pressures securities prices.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.researchaffiliates.com/publications/articles/1005-from-abundance-to-austerity