Investors consider moving out of stocks due to low yields elsewhere; Discussion on Disney's lost decade and plans to take full ownership of Hulu; Analysis of NYC's 'de facto ban' for Airbnb and its impact on housing; Breakdown of stocks to watch: Hershey and Masimo.
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Investors are considering moving out of stocks and exploring alternative investment opportunities due to the rise in yields elsewhere.
Disney is facing challenges with its media business, including contract disputes with Charter Spectrum and reported dysfunction between top management.
Deep dives
Investors take profits ahead of September
Investors are taking profits and heading to the beach in September, historically a weak month for the stock market. While the S&P 500 has seen significant gains this year, concerns about consumer spending, inflation, and China's economy are causing some investors to look for alternative investment opportunities.
Attractive yields outside of stocks
Investors are starting to shift their attention to investment areas other than stocks due to the rise in yields. With the recent increase in risk-free places to park cash, investors are finding Treasury bonds and money market funds more enticing, especially with concerns about potential risks in the market and high stock valuations.
Disney's struggles and management challenges
Disney is facing challenges with its media business, as its channels ABC, ESPN, and Disney have gone dark in September for Charter Spectrum cable providers due to contract disputes. The company's stock has been down this year, and its management succession process has faced difficulties and reported dysfunction between Bob Iger and Bob Chapek.
NYC imposes rules on short-term rentals
New York City has implemented new rules targeting short-term rentals, which require hosts to register with the city, limit rentals to the host's primary residence, and have the host present during the stay. This move by NYC is part of a larger trend of cities regulating Airbnb and similar platforms to address housing supply and affordability concerns.
The market’s had a surprisingly strong 2023, but investors might be eying easy low-risk yields elsewhere.
Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss: - (00:21) How some investors might be tempted to move out of stocks given the yields elsewhere - (9:41) The latest with Disney – its standoff with Charter, plans to take full ownership of Hulu, and what investors should make of its lost decade - (19:11) NYC’s “de facto ban” for Airbnb, what it means for the company and says about the state of housing and short-term rentals.
(31:44) Jason and Matt break down two stocks on their radar: Hershey and Masimo.
Stocks discussed: DIS, NFLX, ABNB, UBER
Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Matt Argersinger, Jason Moser Engineer: Dan Boyd