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In this mid-quarter review, featuring insights on the third quarter from Newport’s Chief Investment Officer, Mark Kinney. Mark discusses the market impacts from the recent U.S. election, and how the anticipated spending and tariff agenda from the incoming Trump administration might affect ... Keep Reading "Newport’s Mid-Quarter Update" >

In the third quarter, news flow, economic data and investor sentiment changed on a weekly, or in some cases, on a daily basis. Public markets moved in both directions, and the frenetic environment highlighted the importance of being able to decipher real signals from noise. Concerns over a ... Keep Reading "Q3 2024 – The Quarter That Was" >

With the U.S. presidential election just one week away and dominating headlines, it’s natural to feel uncertainty about what lies ahead. However, it’s important to focus on the bigger picture. History shows that while elections can cause short-term market fluctuations, long-term ... Keep Reading "Why Long Term Strategy Matters Through Election Cycles" >

Our Meet the Team series takes a closer look at the people behind Newport Private Wealth. In this instalment, we highlight Russ Hafer, Client Relationship Manager, who is based in our Calgary, Alberta office. Following a career that started in banking and led to owning an insurance and ... Keep Reading "Meet the Team: Russ Hafer" >

Our latest video recaps Newport’s Q2 performance and our outlook for navigating the challenges ahead, featuring Mark Kinney, Newport’s Chief Investment Officer. The second quarter of 2024 brought significant uncertainty, with interest rate cuts under close watch and equity gains relying heavily ... Keep Reading "Q2 2024 Review & Economic Outlook" >

Our Meet the Team series takes a closer look at the people behind Newport Private Wealth. In this post we highlight Natalie Walker, Portfolio Administrator (PA), who was employee number 32 in Newport’s early days, and has been with the organization for 18 years. How did you get your start in ... Keep Reading "Meet the Team: Natalie Walker" >

Will they, or won’t they? Would central bankers play nice and cut interest rates? This was the million-dollar question, and ever-changing shifts in sentiment resulted in a volatile second quarter for public markets. Hopes for a policy pivot in the U.S. were put on hold in April with the lack of ... Keep Reading "Q2 2024 – The Quarter That Was" >

With the increasing reliance on the convenience of online transactions for everything from shopping and groceries to banking and investing, many individuals are also seeking investment advice online. Unfortunately, this approach can result in misinformation, poor financial decisions, and ... Keep Reading "Safeguarding Your Wealth: Protect Yourself Against Investment Scams" >

Today marks the official start to summer, and with that comes long weekends, lazy days on the beach or relaxing times at the cottage. Looking for your next favourite book to while away the hours? We’ve tapped into the diverse interests of our Newport team to see what’s topping their ... Keep Reading "16 Books for Your Summer Reading List" >

For many families, summer’s first long weekend marks the official kick-off of “cottage” season. And whether you call it a cottage, cabin or chalet, these sanctuaries provide a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering a backdrop for memorable family gatherings. However, ... Keep Reading "Planning the Future of the Family Cottage" >