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The Dividend Cafe is your portal for market perspective that is virtually conflict-free, rooted in deep philosophical commitments about how capital should be managed, and understandable for all sorts of investors. Host David L. Bahnsen is a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business. He is the author of the books, Crisis of Responsibility: Our Cultural Addiction to Blame and How You Can Cure It (Post Hill Press), The Case for Dividend Growth: Investing in a Post-Crisis World (Post Hill Press), and Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life (Post Hill Press).

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The Dividend Cafe is your portal for market perspective that is virtually conflict-free, rooted in deep philosophical commitments about how capital should be managed, and understandable for all sorts of investors. Host David L. Bahnsen is a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business. He is the author of the books, Crisis of Responsibility: Our Cultural Addiction to Blame and How You Can Cure It (Post Hill Press), The Case for Dividend Growth: Investing in a Post-Crisis World (Post Hill Press), and Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life (Post Hill Press).

    The Dividend Cafe Tuesday - June 25, 2024

    The Dividend Cafe Tuesday - June 25, 2024

    Mixed Market Movements and Resilient Housing Prices in Focus

    In this episode of Dividend Cafe, market commentary includes a mixed performance across the indices with the Dow down nearly 300 points while the S&P and Nasdaq posted gains. Economic updates reveal all-time high home prices per the Case Shiller Home Price Index and decreased sales of previously owned homes. The episode delves into consumer sentiment, emerging markets strategy, and the implications of refinanced consumer and corporate debt amid current interest rates. Additionally, considerations on geopolitical risk in China and the evolution of the emerging markets landscape are discussed.

    00:00 Introduction to Dividend Cafe
    00:19 Market Overview: A Mixed Day
    00:52 Economic News and Housing Market
    01:50 Emerging Markets and Consumer Focus
    03:19 Debt and Interest Rates Discussion
    04:18 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
    04:29 Disclaimer and Legal Information

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    DividendCafe.com
    TheBahnsenGroup.com

    • 6 min
    The Dividend Cafe Monday - June 24, 2024

    The Dividend Cafe Monday - June 24, 2024

    Monday Market Rundown

    This episode of the Monday Dividend Cafe, recorded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, covers market updates including top performing sectors and notable changes in technology and cryptocurrencies. David discusses the concept of 'TBG day' where multiple key sectors align positively. The episode also provides an overview of recent AI investment trends, citing a survey showing a slowdown in spending due to various concerns. Additionally, David shares political insights that may affect markets, updates on used car prices, existing home sales data, and predictions regarding Federal Reserve rate cuts. The episode concludes with positive notes on the oil sector and encouragements to access more content on the Dividend Cafe website.

    00:00 Welcome to Monday Dividend Cafe
    00:45 Market Rundown and TBG Day
    03:45 AI Investment Insights
    07:53 Political Landscape and Market Implications
    11:27 Economic Indicators and Predictions
    13:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    DividendCafe.com
    TheBahnsenGroup.com

    • 15 min
    Artificial Intelligence and The Bahnsen Group

    Artificial Intelligence and The Bahnsen Group

    Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3KSRGPp

    Navigating AI Investments: Lessons from the Dividend Cafe

    In this episode of the Dividend Cafe, recorded live from Atlanta, Georgia, David discusses the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on investments. He explains why AI hasn't been a major focus of Dividend Cafe, despite its prominence in media and financial conversations. The discussion delves into the distinctions between AI's backbone companies and those utilizing AI, drawing historical parallels to the internet boom of the 1990s. The episode outlines ten principles to understand and navigate AI investments, advocating for a dividend growth framework. The host addresses market concentration risks, historical lessons, and the sustainable approach for investing in AI-related companies. Listeners are encouraged to view informative charts at DividendCafe.com and reflect on a quote from Charles Mackey about collective and individual thinking.

    00:00 Welcome to Dividend Cafe
    00:02 Travel and Speaking Engagements
    00:43 AI in Financial Media
    03:44 Investment Implications of AI
    05:18 10 Key Takeaways on AI
    07:39 Historical Context of AI Investments
    13:21 Predictions and Pitfalls of AI
    17:04 Principles of AI Investing
    19:16 AI's Broader Impact on Society
    20:53 AI and Dividend Growth Investing
    24:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    DividendCafe.com
    TheBahnsenGroup.com

    • 27 min
    The Dividend Cafe Thursday - June 20, 2024

    The Dividend Cafe Thursday - June 20, 2024

    Market Update: Mixed Indices and Economic Indicators

    In this episode of Dividend Cafe, recorded on Thursday, June 20th, we discuss the mixed performance in the stock market where the Dow closed up nearly 300 points, while the S&P and NASDAQ saw slight declines. Key sector movements included a 2% rise in energy and a 1.4% drop in information technology. Jobless claims were slightly higher than expected at 238,000, and the Philly Fed index showed weaker-than-expected manufacturing numbers. Housing starts fell by 5.5% for the month, alongside disappointing building permit figures, suggesting potential impacts from interest rates and seasonal factors. Upcoming economic data include PMI and existing home sales. The episode wraps up with well wishes and an invitation for audience questions.

    00:00 Welcome and Market Overview
    00:27 Sector Movements and Jobless Claims
    01:04 Economic Indicators and Housing Data
    01:39 Upcoming Data and Conclusion

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    DividendCafe.com
    TheBahnsenGroup.com

    • 4 min
    The Dividend Cafe Tuesday - June 18, 2024

    The Dividend Cafe Tuesday - June 18, 2024

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    Daily Market Recap and Economic Insights - June 18, 2023

    In today's episode of Dividend Cafe, David provides a daily market recap, highlighting a 57-point increase in the Dow (0.15%), a 0.25% rise in the S&P, and a stable Nasdaq. The bond market rally continued with the 10-year yield at 4.21%. Financials led the sectors, while communication services performed the worst. Economic updates include slight retail sales growth and an unexpected rise in industrial production. David notes significant market optimism and mentions Juneteenth's market closure.

    00:00 Introduction to Dividend Cafe
    00:12 Daily Market Recap
    00:17 Market Performance Highlights
    00:46 Sector Performance Overview
    01:33 Economic Data Insights
    01:56 Fund Manager Survey Insights
    02:15 Closing Remarks and Announcements

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    DividendCafe.com
    TheBahnsenGroup.com

    • 4 min
    The Dividend Cafe Monday - June 17, 2024

    The Dividend Cafe Monday - June 17, 2024

    Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3KSk5VG

    Dividend Insights: Market Trends, Fed Influence, and Economic Policies

    In this episode of the Dividend Cafe, David provides a comprehensive commentary on the current market dynamics, including summaries on housing markets, federal policies, corporate taxes, and bond yields. Key topics include the performance of the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq, the impact of public policies on elections, and an insightful analogy comparing market trends to Roger Federer's tennis career. Additional focus is given to European political stability, U.S. corporate tax rates, and commercial real estate metrics. The session concludes with observations on national vacancy rates, Fed rate predictions, and the law of conservation of outrage in human behavior.

    00:00 Introduction to Dividend Cafe
    00:41 Market Summary and Key Highlights
    01:42 Stock and Bond Market Correlation
    03:22 Market Breadth and Top Heaviness
    08:10 Corporate Tax Rates and Economic Impact
    11:02 Housing Market Insights
    12:54 Commercial Real Estate and Office Vacancies
    14:16 Federal Reserve and Oil Market Update
    15:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Links mentioned in this episode:
    DividendCafe.com
    TheBahnsenGroup.com

    • 17 min

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