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The Dividend Cafe

The Bahnsen Group

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

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7:22

Thursday - July 10, 2025

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2025/07/10

Market Recap and Earnings Outlook: Fundamentals Return to FocusIn this episode of Dividend Cafe, recorded on Thursday, July 10, Brian Szytel discusses recent market movements and economic updates. After two days of market declines, the DOW Jones, S&P, and Nasdaq saw positive increases. The 10-year bond yield remained stable, while jobless claims data showed better-than-expected initial claims, although continuing claims edged higher. Brian highlights the shift back to earnings fundamentals,

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8:38

Wednesday - July 9, 2025

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2025/07/09

Market Recovery and Economic Indicators: Analyzing July 9thIn this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel updates listeners on the financial markets for July 9th, with the Dow rising 217 points and other major indices showing gains. He discusses trends such as tight credit spreads, high equity flows, and low volatility. Brian delves into the implications of economic data like mortgage applications and wholesale inventories. Additionally, he reflects on recent Fed minutes, and shares a comprehensive

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5:27

Tuesday - July 8, 2025

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2025/07/08

Market Reaction to Triple B Bill and Upcoming Economic IndicatorsIn this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel covers the market downturn dated July 8th, following the passage of the 'Triple B' bill in Congress. Despite the bill's passage, markets experienced a sell-off due to pre-existing pricing anticipations. The episode discusses ongoing tariff talks and the extension of deadlines related to these discussions. Key financial index performances are reviewed, stating that the Dow Jones and

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13:32

Tariff Threats (LOL?)

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2025/07/07

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/45XWcrO Market Reactions and the Impact of New Tax Legislation In this Monday edition of Dividend Cafe, David recaps the past week's market activity, the impact of recent tariff threats, and the passing of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' tax legislation. The DOW, S&P, and Nasdaq experienced volatility, primarily due to trade war-related announcements. Despite recent fluctuations, market internals remain healthy. Discussion includes the contrarian sentiment in

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32:17

Bubble Watching and the Art of Investing

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2025/07/03

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3TlA3MA Navigating Investment Bubbles and Market Psychology In this special episode of Dividend Cafe, host David Boson delves into the critical topic of investment bubbles and their potential impact on investors. Released ahead of the July 4th holiday, David explores the complexity of identifying bubbles and the often overlooked influence of human psychology on market behavior. Drawing on historical examples including the dot-com bubble, the 2008 housing crisis, and

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6:50

Wednesday - July 2, 2025

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2025/07/02

July 2nd Market Overview and Employment InsightsBrian Szytel reviews July 2nd's market performance, highlighting a slight positive shift in equities with record closes for the S&P and Nasdaq despite a flat day for the DOW. He discusses bond market movements and the release of the ADP private payroll number, marking the first negative figure in over two years. Brian delves into labor market trends, noting slight increases in weekly and continuing claims, and a balanced employment situation. He

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7:10

Tuesday - July 1, 2025

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2025/07/01

Market Insights During a Choppy Pre-Holiday WeekIn this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel provides an update on the market activities on July 1st, during a shortened week leading up to the 4th of July holiday. The DOW showed significant gains despite a generally choppy market, with some large healthcare stocks contributing to its performance. The S&P and Nasdaq experienced minor declines. Key economic indicators such as the ISM and S&P Manufacturing Index were discussed, along with

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20:23

Monday - June 30, 2025

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2025/06/30

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4nsTzUY Market Comeback and Legislative Insights: A Mid-Year Review In this episode of the Dividend Cafe, we reflect on the historic market rebound in the first half of 2025, breaking a record previously set in 1998. Host David Bahnsen discusses the recent dramatic market fluctuations and the unpredictability of events like the US-Israel-Iran situation and trade tariffs. He also highlights upcoming reports for clients, including portfolio summaries and insights from

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20:56

War, the Middle East, and Markets

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2025/06/27

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4keWgqqMiddle East Geopolitical Tensions and Market Unpredictability In this episode of Dividend Cafe, host David Bahnsen discusses the recent geopolitical events in the Middle East, particularly Israel's and the US's actions against Iran's nuclear capabilities. Despite predictions of market volatility, equity markets have risen, and oil prices have fallen, illustrating the inherent unpredictability of market responses. Bahnsen emphasizes the importance of

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8:10

Wednesday - June 25, 2025

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2025/06/25

Market Update: June 25, 2023 - Wall Street's Flat Day & Economic InsightsIn this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel reports from the Grand Rapids office in Michigan on a relatively flat day in the financial markets. The DOW fell slightly by 106 points, S&P remained unchanged, and Nasdaq increased by 0.3%. Changes in oil prices and a ceasefire between Israel and Iran were also highlighted. Key economic updates include the potential for future tax legislation, upcoming tariff deadlines,

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5:56

Tuesday - June 24, 2025

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2025/06/24

Market Recap and Investment Wisdom from the Dividend CafeIn this episode of the Dividend Cafe, David Bahnsen fills in for Brian Szytel to provide a comprehensive market update. The major market indices, including the Dow, S&P, and NASDAQ, all saw significant gains, while the bond market experienced slight increases. The technology sector led the gains with a 1.6% rise, followed closely by financials, whereas the energy sector lagged behind. A notable drop in oil prices was observed, attributed

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Special IRAN Issue

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2025/06/23

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3FPqMt6 Market Reactions to U.S. Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites and Geopolitical Implications In this Monday edition of the Dividend Cafe, the host discusses recent market reactions to the U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. The discussion covers muted responses in equity markets, fluctuating oil prices, and subsequent rallies in bond markets. The geopolitical implications of the strike, including potential de-escalation by Iran and the

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22:09

What Happens If We Do Nothing

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2025/06/20

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3FKivXl What Happens If We Do Nothing About National Debt? In this week's episode of Dividend Cafe, the host revisits the topic of national debt and explores what might happen if no actions are taken to address it. The discussion moves from hypothetical solutions proposed in a previous episode to real-life economic implications of inaction. With national debt at around $37 trillion, annual deficits continue to grow, adding to economic instability. David outlines

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7:56

Wednesday - June 18, 2025

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2025/06/18

In this Dividend Cafe episode, Brian Szytel reviews the day’s market performance, noting minimal movement across indices and bonds despite it being a Fed day. Key topics include unchanged interest rates, a downgrade in U.S. GDP growth by the Fed, and a focus on housing market weaknesses and their economic implications. Brian discusses the significant Treasury maturities upcoming and the potential for expedited rate cuts. Legislative updates include the passage of a major bill making the 2017 TCJA

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6:18

Tuesday - June 17, 2025

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2025/06/17

Market Commentary: Volatility and Sector Valuations – June 17 UpdateIn this week's edition of Dividend Cafe, Brian Syztel provides a comprehensive overview of the current market landscape as of June 17, discussing recent geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices and stock market performance. Key points include a detailed analysis of the impact on various indexes such as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. Brian emphasizes the significance of sector valuations, highlighting defensive sectors

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Monday - June 16, 2025

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2025/06/16

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/3Tphtmu In this week's Dividend Cafe commentary, Brian Szytel steps in for David to do the usual around the horn market commentary. The episode covers a variety of market updates, including a brief recap of recent fluctuations in major indices such as DOW, S&P, and NASDAQ. Brian discusses the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict between Israel and Iran and its impact on the markets. The episode also touches on oil price movements, sector performance, and the

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30:55

Will People Ever Care about Value Again?

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2025/06/13

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4n1XYOGUnderstanding Value vs. Growth Investing: Insights from Dividend Cafe In this week's Dividend Cafe, the focus is on value investing, contrasted against growth investing. David delves into current investor mentalities, reinforcing time-tested investing principles with a historical context to understand risk and reward. Citing a verse from Proverbs, the discussion highlights the importance of valuation and the common missteps in modern investing. The talk

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Thursday - June 12, 2025

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2025/06/12

Positive Market Performance and Key Economic Indicators - June 12th EditionIn this edition of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel discusses the positive performance across major indices with the Dow up 101 points, the S&P rising 0.38%, and the Nasdaq up a quarter percent. Treasury yields showed weakness, and a lower-than-expected PPI number contributed to falling interest rates and a slightly weaker dollar. Initial jobless claims showed a slight increase for the fourth consecutive week, signaling a

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4:48

Wednesday - June 11, 2025

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2025/06/11

Market Recap and Economic Insights: June 11In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel discusses the market performance on a flat trading day, noting minor declines in the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow. Key economic updates include the release of CPI numbers, global growth forecasts cut by the World Bank, and ongoing US-China trade talks. Despite lower-than-expected CPI growth, concerns about inflation from tariffs have not materialized yet. Brian also provides insights on US growth projections,

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Tuesday - June 10, 2025

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2025/06/10

Market Updates and Strategic Investment Insights - June 10thIn this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel provides a market update for Tuesday, June 10th. Key highlights include modest gains in the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq, and discussions on U.S.-China trade talks, particularly regarding export controls and natural resources. Brian analyzes market valuations, noting they are on the expensive side, and recommends a focus on selective investment in dividend growth stocks. He also discusses the

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