The Dividend Cafe Monday - August 25, 2025
Aug 25, 2025
Market performance takes a hit with major indices declining post-Federal Reserve comments. Insights on public policy reveal government equity interests in Intel and new tariffs on furniture. The housing market is facing challenges with a drop in permits and sales. Potential Fed board changes could reshape economic influences. The resilience of dividend growth investing shines through despite uncertainty, while anticipation builds around Nvidia's upcoming earnings report.
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Unusually Broad Market Rally
- Markets showed a broad rally on Friday with 91% of NYSE stocks up, indicating unusually strong breadth.
- David Bahnsen notes this breadth-driven optimism reflects sentiment and forward earnings revisions, not current earnings growth.
Sector Divergence And Global Moves
- Sector performance diverged with communication services and energy leading while consumer staples lagged.
- Shanghai hit a ten-year high, highlighting positive developments outside the U.S. markets.
Government Equity Stakes Expand
- The U.S. government took a 10% equity stake in Intel and received warrants for another 5% at $20 per share.
- Kevin Hassett said the administration plans more such equity deals and aspires to a sovereign-wealth-fund-like approach funded by deficits.