Wall Street Billionaires Rush to Back Trump, Verdict Be Damned
May 31, 2024
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Financial elites backing Trump despite legal challenges, US slowing AI chip exports to Middle East, Bitcoin mining adapting post-halving, and market dynamics and investment opportunities discussed by Bloomberg News, Opinion, and Krach Institute guests.
Financial elites are backing Trump despite his guilty verdict, US AI chip exports to Middle East slowed by Nvidia and AMD.
Bitcoin mining industry adapting post-halving, investment potential in undervalued banks, REITs, and utilities sectors.
Deep dives
Inflation and interest rates are top concerns for investors, small and medium businesses feeling the impact.
Investors are increasingly concerned about inflation and the Fed's interest rate policy. Small and medium businesses are particularly affected by interest rate policies, with banks, REITs, and utilities facing challenges. Despite the NASDAQ's strong performance, areas such as banks, REITs, and utilities offer potential opportunities.
Opportunity in small and mid-cap areas, focus on equity income-oriented investments.
There is potential for investment in mid-cap equity income-oriented areas of the market. Banks, REITs, and utilities are currently undervalued due to interest rate pressures, presenting opportunities for investors with a longer time horizon.
Stock pick: Alexandria Real Estate, an office REIT with stable tenants and growing dividends.
Alexandria Real Estate, an office REIT, stands out due to its stable tenants in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. With 98% collections and steady dividends, it offers a yield over 4%. The company is well positioned near universities on the East and West coasts, providing stability and growth potential.
Stock pick: First Financial Bankshares and American Water Company offer growth potential and dividend growth.
Regional banks like First Financial Bankshares are well positioned for growth, offering wealth management services for recurring fees. American Water Company, a utility providing water-related services, boasts a dividend growth rate of over 8% and has attractive valuations and dividend yields, making it an appealing investment opportunity.
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News Senior Finance Reporter Sri Natarajan discusses how a growing number of financial elites are throwing their weight behind Donald Trump, despite Trump being found guilty in the first criminal trial of a former US president. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Tim O’Brien shares the details of his column Trump Fought the Law and the Law Finally Won. Michelle Giuda, CEO of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, talks about the US slowing AI chip exports to Middle East by Nvidia and AMD. Adam Sullivan, CEO of Core Scientific, explains how the Bitcoin mining industry is adapting to the environment post-halving. And we Drive to the Close with John Mowrey, CIO at NFJ Investment Group. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.