EP #194 | Fireworks in the Stock Market! | Our thoughts on Starbucks, 2 Settlements, 2 Dividend Cuts and much more
May 4, 2024
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Discussions on recent stock market fireworks, from litigations and settlements to dividend cuts and hikes. Analysis of Starbucks' decline, earnings calls, and CEO scrutiny. Insights on BioNTech and Pfizer documentary, market updates, broker safety, diverse investment talks, and company evaluations. Listener questions on retirement expenses and portfolio insights also addressed.
Diversify portfolio with high credit US government bond ETFs for risk management.
Consider investing in emerging markets indirectly through consumer staples companies for growth opportunities.
Analyze Portuguese companies like Jeronimo Martins, Semapa, and Correios de Portugal for potential investments.
Deep dives
Revisiting Industrial Stocks
Many industrial stocks, like WPC Carey, Stag Industrial, and Prologis, have witnessed fluctuations in their share prices and dividend yields. While investing in industrial REITs can provide diversification benefits, one should carefully evaluate the cyclical nature of these stocks.
India and Emerging Markets
India's potential as an emerging market with a large young population presents interesting opportunities for growth. Though not directly investing in emerging markets, leveraging consumer staples companies that derive significant revenue from these regions can be a strategic way to benefit from their growth potential.
All about Portugal Stocks
Companies like Jeronimo Martins, Semampa, and Correios de Portugal offer investment opportunities in the Portuguese stock market. While Jeronimo Martins has been critiqued for its dividend history, further analysis of Semampa and Correios de Portugal may reveal potential investment prospects.
Impact of Bonds in a Portfolio
Considering US government bond ETFs with high credit ratings like AA or AAA for diversification can be beneficial despite recent low growth trends. Bonds serve as a key component in portfolio diversification, balancing risk exposure from equity investments.
Evaluating Hershey's Stock
Assessing Hershey's stock at its current price level involves understanding market dynamics, such as cacao prices, and considering historical dividend yield trends. Each investor should conduct thorough research to determine if the stock aligns with their investment objectives and risk tolerance.
Todays episode is jam-packed after a crazy week in the stock market. We're discussing the litigation settlements of Philips and Johnson & Johnson, several dividend hikes, but also dividend cuts from iconic dividend kings 3M and Leggett & Platt. After that we delve into several earnings that were reported this week, most notably Starbucks which saw a 16% decline after reporting bad numbers. Last but not least, we answer many of the listener's questions.
Enjoy today's show and C U on the inside!
Tickers mentioned today:
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Apple (AAPL)
Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX)
American Water Works Company Inc. (AWK)
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG)
3M Company (MMM)
Shell (RDS-A)
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
VICI Properties Inc. (VICI)
Pfizer Inc. (PFE)
Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
Hershey Company (HSY)
Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA (JMT)
Semapa - Sociedade de Investimento e Gestão, SGPS, S.A. (SEM)
CTT Correios de Portugal, S.A. (CTT)
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