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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 Thursday - June 13, 2024
Market Update and Economic Indicators: A Snapshot
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The Dividend Cafe Wednesday - June 12, 2024
This episode delves into the significance and influence of the word 'because'. The discussion explores its role in communication, persuasion, and decision-making processes, highlighting how the simple word can have a powerful effect in various contexts.
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The Dividend Cafe Tuesday - June 11, 2024
Dividend Cafe: June 11 Market Commentary and Economic Update
In this episode of Dividend Cafe, we cover the market's performance on June 11th, noting that despite a slight overall decline, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ posted gains, while Treasury yields fell due to a strong auction of two-year notes.
We also discuss the uptick in the Small Business Optimism Index, reflecting ongoing economic concerns such as interest rates and potential policy changes. Key upcoming events include a core CPI number and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.
00:00 Introduction to Dividend Cafe
00:16 Market Overview and Performance
00:44 Treasury Auction and Interest Rates
01:09 Small Business Optimism Index
02:04 Upcoming Economic Data
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The Dividend Cafe Monday - June 10, 2024
Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4esr4m6
We cover a wide range of market and economic updates. From today's market action, bond market volatility, sector performance, and the top heaviness of the S&P 500, to significant geopolitical events and public policy issues. Also discussed are the implications of the Texas Stock Exchange movement, the recent jobs report, and trends in air travel. The episode concludes with insights into the private versus public company landscape and listener questions.
00:00 Market Overview
01:32 Bond Market Insights
02:26 Sector Performance
03:02 Top Heaviness in the S&P 500
05:35 Geopolitical Events
06:42 Texas Stock Exchange Movement
08:13 Jobs Report
09:14 Air Travel Trends
10:07 Commercial Real Estate Loans
11:21 Federal Reserve's Policies
13:00 Upstream Energy Stock Performance
13:34 Laws of Pessimism
15:04 Decline in Publicly Listed Companies
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One Company is THIS Big?
Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3Xd1Npy
In this episode of Dividend Cafe, David dives into the top-heavy nature of the current market, focusing on valuations, risk exposures, and the weightings of major stocks. The episode further explores NVIDIA's staggering impact on the market, providing data points and historical context. It also discusses the broader economic scenarios, including insights about China, market volatility, and sector performances.
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Market Valuations and Risks
04:27 NVIDIA's Market Impact
09:29 China's Economic Scenario
11:14 Market Volatility and Predictions
12:46 Sector Yield Insights
13:21 Conclusion and Quote of the Week
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The Dividend Cafe Thursday - June 6, 2024
Market Summary and Economic Insights
In this episode of Dividend Cafe, the day saw minor movements in the trading markets with the Dow closing up 78 points, while the S&P and Nasdaq remained nearly unchanged. The 10-year yield also remained stable. Significant economic updates included the European Central Bank and Bank of Canada cutting interest rates. Initial jobless claims were slightly higher than expected but still reflect healthy employment numbers. Productivity and trade deficit data showed slight improvements. Additionally, TSA travel levels for 2024 indicated strong economic activity. The discussion also touched on the preference for goal-oriented benchmarks over traditional market benchmarks. Listeners were reminded about the upcoming non-farm payroll data and the long-form Dividend Cafe newsletter set to release the following day.
00:00 Introduction and Market Overview
00:23 European Central Bank and Interest Rates
01:03 US Economic Indicators
01:41 Travel Trends and Economic Activity
02:30 Benchmarking Dividend Portfolios
03:17 Upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls Report
03:21 Conclusion and Sign-Off
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