Podcasts about consumer staples

The ASX 200 finished the day up 0.2% and up 0.6% for the week. Consumer Staples, Energy and Industrials the leading sectors. Materials and Utilities also did well. It was an excellent session for Gold following the rise in bullion overnight, reaching a fresh record high, with BC8 up 20%, TCG up 14%, RMS up 7%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

US equity markets mixed on Wednesday, select beaten up tech names in the green, while large Consumer Staples continued to pull back, as US annual inflation rate fell to 2.8% in February, below forecasts of 2.9%. The core rate, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, was 3.1% versus expectations of 3.2%.

US equity markets mixed on Wednesday, select beaten up tech names in the green, while large Consumer Staples continued to pull back, as US annual inflation rate fell to 2.8% in February, below forecasts of 2.9%. The core rate, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, was 3.1% versus expectations of 3.2%.The Dow slipped 82 points or -0.20%.

Donald Trump’s tariff plans have sent fear through currency markets, so how much will it affect Australia? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 0.91%, 7,890 GOLD: $2,904 US/oz BITCOIN: $127,794 AUD The local ASX couldn’t hold back the tide, dropping another 0.9% or 72 points to 7890 – a low not seen since mid-August last year. Only defensive areas like Utilities, Energy & Consumer Staples in positive territory. Life 360, which is also listed on Wall Street, tumbled 8.7%, Xero was down 5.1%, Technology One suffered by 5.7% and Wisetech shed 1.9%. A block trade by investors of Nickel Industries was the reason it fell almost 20% to 60 cents a piece. Ramelius Resources will spend almost $100 million on upgrades to its Mt Magnet mill, seeing shares down 17.2% to $2.31. Commonwealth Bank – another drop of 0.8% sending shares down to $146.92. Westpac, NAB and ANZ bucked the market trend to finish ahead. Utility stocks gained ground, with Origin up 1.4% and APA Group up 1.9% BHP up 1.2%, Woodside stronger by 1.2% and Resmed surging 3%. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 62.81 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.7 pence AUD/EUR: 57 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 92 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Wang considers Costco (COST) a must-own stock despite its post-earnings pullback. He points to the company's e-commerce revenue as a "stand out" for the stock and believes the company's value outweighs its valuation. Tom White offers example options trades for Costco and Amazon (AMZN).======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Market movements this week were characterised by turbulence in US equities. The ASX200 declined 0.95% Monday to Thursday, with the energy sector weighing down on the market the most, followed by consumer staples and utilities. In this week's wrap, Sophia covers: (0:45): why defensive stocks have outperformed (2:11): shifts in global currency markets(2:29): the surge in optimism surrounding the Euro(3:16): how the ASX200 performed this week so far (3:44): the most traded stocks & ETFs by Bell Direct clients (4:08): economic news items to watch out for. 

Today's episode focuses on investing in consumer staples, with a discussion on key metrics for evaluation and whether being a customer of the company is important. We zoom in on 5 consumer staples that our guest Alberto selected and he shares his in-depth insides on these classic dividend growers.Furthermore, we discuss many dividend announcements: a list of recent dividend announcements from various companies (Allianz, CB, Iberdrola, etc.) is provided.Last but not least, we discussed several listener questions.Important Links:

“The biggest policy hurdle” is government spending and the budget deficit, rather than the trade deficit, says Barry Knapp. He thinks DOGE's efforts are less important than Congress's in that regard. He says ‘don't touch' the consumer staples and healthcare sectors, but says not to bet against American innovation in the tech sector.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Investors need more than Nvidia (NVDA), Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) in their portfolios. That's according to Dale Smothers, who likes Big Tech long term but notes it won't be all portfolios need for a "10% pullback." He urges investors to focus on defensive names like include consumer staples. Dale considers companies like Campbell's (CPB), General Mills (GIS), and PepsiCo (PEP) as strong picks.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Rob Almeida and Genevieve Gilroy, consumer staples sector leader, explore the shifting dynamics in the consumer staples sector in this podcast episode. They also discuss the importance of a collaborative, global research platform with differentiating opportunities across categories and companies.   Chapters: 00:00 - 01:59 Setting the Stage 01:59 - 05:26 Role of a Sector Leader 05:26 - 06:40 Traditional Draws to Consumer Staples 06:40 - 10:14 Agents of Change and Lower Barriers to Entry 10:14 - 11:47 Innovation and the Landscape of Work 11:47 - 14:58 GLP-1s as a Driver of Risk and Opportunity 14:58 - 16:35 Compelling Categories 16:35 - 18:57 Understanding the Rising Price Environment 18:57 - END Consumer Staples in Summary   This material is intended for investment professional use only and not intended for retail investors.   The views expressed are those of the speaker and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security, or as an offer of securities or investment advice. No forecast can be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.   Please keep in mind that a sustainable investing approach does not guarantee positive results and all investments, including those that integrate ESG considerations into the investment process, carry a certain amount of risk including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.   Distributed by:  U.S. – MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc., MFS Investment Management and MFS Fund Distributors, Inc.; Latin America – MFS International Ltd.; Canada – MFS Investment Management Canada Limited. Note to UK and Switzerland readers: Issued in the UK and Switzerland by MFS International Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales with the company number 03062718, and authorised and regulated in the conduct of investment business by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. MIL UK, an indirect subsidiary of MFS®, has its registered office at One Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5ER.  Note to Europe readers: Issued in Europe by MFS Investment Management S.à r.l. – authorized under Luxembourg law as a management company for Funds domiciled in Luxembourg and which both provide products and investment services to institutional investors and is registered office is at S.a r.l. 4 Rue Albert Borschette, Luxembourg L-1246. Tel: 352 2826 12800.  This material shall not be circulated or distributed to any person other than to professional investors and should not be relied upon or distributed to persons where such reliance or distribution would be contrary to local regulation; Singapore – MFS International Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Australia/New Zealand - MFS International Australia Pty Ltd holds an Australian financial services licence number 485343. MFS Australia is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.; Hong Kong - MFS International Limited, a private limited company licensed and regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. MIL HK is approved to engage in dealing in securities and asset management regulated activities and may provide certain investment services to "professional investors" as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance.; For Professional Investors in China – MFS Financial Management Consulting Co., Ltd. 2801-12, 28th Floor, 100 Century Avenue, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, 200120, China, a Chinese limited liability company registered to provide financial management consulting services.; Japan - MFS Investment Management K.K., is registered as a Financial Instruments Business Operator, Kanto Local Finance Bureau No.312, a member of the Investment Trust Association, Japan and the Japan Investment Advisers Association. As fees to be borne by investors vary depending upon circumstances such as products, services, investment period and market conditions, the total amount nor the calculation methods cannot be disclosed in advance. All investments involve risks, including market fluctuation and investors may lose the principal amount invested. Investors should obtain and read the prospectus and/or document set forth in Article 37-3 of Financial Instruments and Exchange Act carefully before making the investments.   Unless otherwise indicated, logos, product and services names are trademarks of MFS and its affiliates and may be registered in certain countries.

U.S. equity markets were down heavily in early trading, before paring losses as Trump promised a 1-month delay to any tariffs to be placed on Mexico.  The Dow 30 down -0.28% to 44,421.91 points. Apple fell -3.39% as reports emerge that iPhone sales are still lagging in China. IBM was up just under 2% to be the top performer on the index.The broader S&P500 fell -0.76% to 5,994 points after recovering from a 1.9% fall in early trading. Consumer Staples, Utilities and Energy were the top performing sectors, up 0.68%, 0.46% and 0.42% respectively. Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary say at the foot of the primary sector leaderboard, down -1.80% and -1.37% respectively.

Danny Kirsch discusses the potential negatives for consumer staples with the new Trump administration, including red dye bans, nicotine regulations, and tariffs squeezing commodity prices even higher. If bearish, he gives an example of buying put spreads in XLP, the SPDR Consumer Staples sector ETF. “There's a lot of areas for them to lose,” he says. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

John Baumgartner from Mizuho covers the consumer staples sector. He thinks the space will continue to invest in reducing labor costs and upping automation. He discusses the failed merger of Kroger (KR) and Albertsons (ACI) – and expects smaller consolidation to continue. One of his top picks is Simply Good Foods (SMPL). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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Das Börsenjahr 2024 hat die Finanzwelt geprägt wie kaum ein anderes Jahr zuvor. Von beeindruckenden Rekorden an den globalen Märkten bis hin zu Warnsignalen, die Erinnerungen an den Dotcom-Crash der frühen 2000er wecken – dieses Jahr hatte es in sich. Was steckt hinter den Kursgewinnen von S&P 500, Nasdaq und Bitcoin? Warum erleben wir extreme Bewertungsniveaus, die zuletzt vor mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten auftraten? Und was bedeutet das alles für Anleger und die Märkte im Jahr 2025? In diesem Podcast analysieren wir die wichtigsten Entwicklungen:• Wie haben geopolitische Ereignisse wie der US-Präsidentschaftswahlkampf und die Zinswende in den USA die Märkte beeinflusst?• Welche Sektoren und Regionen standen besonders im Fokus?• Warum könnten die jüngsten Entwicklungen Anlass zur Vorsicht geben? Wir werfen auch einen Blick unter die Oberfläche der großen Indizes und sprechen über langfristige Trends, die Anleger nicht übersehen dürfen. Lernen Sie, was 2024 uns über Marktzyklen, Anlegerpsychologie und künftige Chancen verrät. *Inhaltsverzeichnis*00:00 Intro01:20 Rückblick auf 202402:12 Das Börsenjahr 202403:02 US Wahl & Börse03:45 S&P 500 vs. Analysen Erwartungen04:53 Wie haben sich die Märkte entwickelt?06:02 Allzeithochs06:54 6.000 Marke des S&P 50008:29 Institutionelle Investoren09:57 Wichtige Ereignisse11:15 Saisonalitäten12:08 Zugpferde des S&P 50013:05 Technologie Bereich des S&P 50013:56 Anteil der Top 10 Firmen im S&P 50014:44 Health-Care vs. S&P 50015:44 Consumer Staples vs. S&P 50016:31 Nasdaq 100 & Top Werte17:55 DAX18:58 MDAX19:35 Eurostoxx20:22 Gold21:07 Bitcoin21:37 Die am schnellsten wachsenden Märkte22:37 Marktzyklen & Marktpsychologie25:08 Depot-Strategie statt Bauchgefühl26:59 Danke fürs Einschalten! Zusammenarbeit anfragenhttps://www.maximilian-gamperling.de/termin/ Social Media- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maximilian_gamperling/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gamperling/- Newsletter: https://www.maximilian-gamperling.de/newsletter- Podcast: https://akademie.maximilian-gamperling.de/podcasts/anker-aktien-podcast Meine Tools- Charts*: https://de.tradingview.com/?aff_id=117182- Aktienfinder: https://aktienfinder.net- Finchat.io*: https://finchat.io/?via=maximilian- TransparentShare: https://bit.ly/3laA6tK- SeekingAlpha*: https://www.sahg6dtr.com/QHJ7RM/R74QP/- Captrader*: https://www.financeads.net/tc.php?t=41972C46922130T DisclaimerAlle Informationen beruhen auf Quellen, die wir für glaubwürdig halten. Trotz sorgfältiger Bearbeitung können wir für die Richtigkeit der Angaben und Kurse keine Gewähr übernehmen. Alle enthaltenen Meinungen und Informationen dienen ausschließlich der Information und begründen kein Haftungsobligo. Regressinanspruchnahme, sowohl direkt, wie auch indirekt und Gewährleistung wird daher ausgeschlossen. Alle enthaltenen Meinungen und Informationen sollen nicht als Aufforderung verstanden werden, ein Geschäft oder eine Transaktion einzugehen. Auch stellen die vorgestellten Strategien keinesfalls einen Aufruf zur Nachbildung, auch nicht stillschweigend, dar. Vor jedem Geschäft bzw. vor jeder Transaktion sollte geprüft werden, ob sie im Hinblick auf die persönlichen und wirtschaftlichen Verhältnisse geeignet ist. Wir weisen ausdrücklich noch einmal darauf hin, dass der Handel mit Aktien, ETFs, Fonds, Optionen, Futures etc. mit grundsätzlichen Risiken verbunden ist und der Totalverlust des eingesetzten Kapitals nicht ausgeschlossen werden kann.Aussagen über zu erwartende Entwicklungen an Finanzmärkten, insbesondere Wertpapiermärkten und Warenterminbörsen, stellen NIEMALS EINE AUFFORDERUNG ZUM KAUF ODER VERKAUF VON FINANZINSTRUMENTEN dar, sondern dienen lediglich der allgemeinen Information. Dies ist selbst dann der Fall, wenn Beiträge bei wörtlicher Auslegung als Aufforderung zur Durchführung von Transaktionen im o.g. Sinne verstanden werden könnten. Jegliche Regressinanspruchnahme wird insoweit ausgeschlossen. *Affiliate-Link #Rückblick2024 #Aktie #Börse

30-stock index, while Home Depot Inc (-1.65%), Nike Inc (-1.13%), Sherwin-Williams Co (-1.37%) and Nvidia Corp (-1.41%) all fell over >1%. The broader S&P500 lost -0.54%. Consumer Discretionary (down -0.84%) and Health Care (-0.83%) both fell over >0.8% to lead ten of the elven primary sectors lower. Consumer Staples (up +0.18%) Eight stocks in the S&P 500 hit fresh 52-week highs Adobe Inc -13.69% after the software giant provided disappointing first quarter and full-year revenue guidance as part of its fourth quarter results release after the close of the previous session. Warner Bros Discovery jumped +15.43% after the group behind HBO and CNN said it would split its television networks and streaming and studios businesses into two “distinct operating divisions”, in a move that sets a path towards the company's eventual break-up.

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Bears are tapping the door on Kevin Green's negative dealer pressure. Consumer staples opened as the lone sector to gain, but Kevin says investors will want to watch other defensive trades, pointing to possible rotation. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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Shopify's (SHOP) massive pop after earnings is just the latest flex of Consumer Discretionary's strength, according to Roxanna Islam. The sector has grown 20% year-to-date compared to Consumer Staples. She talks about how customers keep spending and looks into her top picks in the sector through Carvana (CVNA), Hims & Hers (HIMS), and Maplebear (CART). ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Consumer Staples falls have been led by slower numbers out of Coles & Woolworths over the last couple of days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX200 declined in October due to a slump in utilities and consumer staples. Key themes this month included volatile oil prices, strong gold prices, and mixed US tech earnings. While Australian headline inflation eased, core inflation remained elevated, impacting the RBA's rate-setting decisions. In this week's wrap, Grady covers: (0:11): how the ASX200 performed in October (1:29): quarterly earnings results released this month(2:42): why the Nasdaq reported a fresh record high (4:30): the best performers on the ASX200 this week(5:16): the most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients (5:48): economic news items to watch out for. 

t's good to have a nice cozy sack of extra change in your savings, but... ..there's only so much wealth you can build with your savings. As a matter of fact, with savings, you won't really be building any wealth, you'll just kind of have a chunk of change sitting there. You can ditch any crazy shopping habits you may have and begin live frugally, adapting an easy, lazy lifestyle, then put that extra money in a piggy bank or bank account. But after all is said done, that money is just sitting there. Waiting. It's not growing; it's not making you richer. You want your money to work for you though. You want it to make you richer, not just be an idle pig oinking on the shelf. See, cash depreciates in value due to inflation and the interest you gain in a savings account doesn't even let you break even, yet alone gain wealth. It's not about how much money you have per se, but it's about how much wealth you have, how much buying power you have. You can only gain wealth, upgrade your buying power, if your money grows at a faster rate than the inflation rate. Otherwise, you're at a loss. That's where investing comes in. And on today's episode, we're gonna look at the ProcrastiN8 Money Rules to Gain Profit in Investing It's good to have some savings before you start investing, which is why we covered Rules of savings last week. We also looked at ways on How to Start Investing With Little Money The Lazy Way in Lvl 22 before. Today, we're gonna take those savings and keep those investment methods in mind as we go into the ProcrastiN8 Money Rules to Gain Profit in Investing 8. Calculate Your Goals on the COUCH You have to know where headed, so you can stick to it. Take your time to get to it though, of course. Procrastinate with purpose. As a procrastinator, we may wait ‘til the last minute, we may take our time, but it still gets done. We do have to know what to get done though, so we know what we're procrastinating on, what we're putting off. Calculate is part of the acronym of something I like call C.O.U.C.H ambition, which is basically the lazy way to attain your goals. I'll have a link in the show notes for a blog article where I talk about this: http://bit.ly/2T0LFUf Instead of rushing into the arena, and this case, slamming down money into the bank or an investment account as quickly as possible… ...we're first going to sit on back on our comfy COUCH and Calculate the best course of action and the details of what our end goal looks like before moving forward. Knowing our end goal and making realistic, instead of impossible dream that will never happen makes easier to move forward and attain it. Minimize the amount of years spend working and maximize the amount of years on your own Lazy Island in retirement You can even gamify your progress and turn this boring finance stuff into an RPG adventure, like a DnD campaign but...real life. Gain the loot IRL and build your own cozy castle. Check out “Lvl 10: Level Up Your Productivity with these ProcrastiN8 Gamification Apps” for more on These productivity apps can definitely be used to level up your personal finance (eg. gain xp for saving a certain amount of money, for not buying coffee or something, buying a stock, etc) ...but we can talk about how to do that perhaps in a later episode, a later quest. Here we'll dive into ways to Calculate your end goal in finances -- your retirement goal Multiply By 25 Rule Take your desired income and multiply it by 25 to get your retirement savings goal That's how much you need, total, to lay on the couch all day and not worry about how to keep the lights on the number should be HIGHER than your current amount of expenses to account for inflation Rule of 72: the time it takes to double your money is 72 divided by your rate of return 7% is the average yearly return in the stock market so it takes about 10 years to double your money think of it like a really slow cash doubling machine. you put in the money and whatever amount you put in comes out twice as much a decade later. It takes a while to “cook” but the machine runs itself. 7. Diversify Don't put all your eggs in one basket -- Don't sleep on just one pillow Make a comfortable bed with plenty of cushions If one pillow falls off, you still have plenty to keep you at rest If one stock plummets, you have a nice cozy place to sleep. Buy stocks from multiple sector (categories): Energy, Materials, Industrial, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Healthcare, Financials Information Technology Telecommunication Services Utilities, Real Estate, Bonds, Cryptocurrency, Commodities (oil, silver, gold), and ForEx (Foreign Exchange Market/International currencies) Mutual Fund - traded at end of day ETF (exchange traded fund) - traded during the day Equity Investing - crowdfunding that pays (Kickfurther, Slice Capital) It's like building a giant blanket fort - more pillows, more blankets = more defense 6. Relax and take it easy, man Don't make emotional decisions. Don't get worked up or upset. I mean c'mon, you don't wanna work or get worked up. You're lazy and relaxed. Remain in control of your emotions. Stay level headed and cool. Don't panic sell or buy on the hype (Facebook after Cambridge Analytica, Equifax data breach, Nintendo released PokemonGo) It'll go up and it'll go down, just ride the waves of the stock market ocean It'll be smooth sailing the less you worry about it. Also, don't obsessively check your account. This may also make it easy to get emotionally tied up in the stock market “drama” Detach yourself from your stocks emotionally. You're dating your stocks, not in a married lifelong marriage commitment to them. 5. If it's too complicated, don't even bother Stick to industries and companies you actually understand. If you're not interested, don't bother. It takes a lot of effort to research a company : look at their profits, goals, analyze their financial, ethical, and legal history, understand the strengths of its employees, have insight on the CEO's ability to make good decisions and inspire a team, track data of their ability to bring ideas to life. It's a time consuming and effortful task. Take a hobby and look at the products you purchase, the brands you use. You're already aware of what some of your favorite brands are doing (new game releases, new devices coming out) ...as well as the trends within your niche (eg. games going digital, so GameStop is becoming irrelevant) ... so it doesn't take much research or effort to know where they're going and if they're going to be profitable in the future. 4. Invest whenever you feel like it Don't try to time the market Even experts get it wrong, so as a procrastinator, don't sweat it if you do too. Procrastinate and put it off. Don't kick yourself if you miss a “golden opportunity” to buy low and sell high. No big deal. You invest when you want. You know the price will go up, eventually. You don't bog yourself down with numbers. Numbers are arbitrary. Things go up and they come back down. That's the very nature of the stock market and you accept that. You're calm about it and even when you time it “wrong” that's okay, you know it'll come back up again. I mean heck, the stock market not only recovered from the Great Depression but has far exceeded the prices pre-depression era. Deadlines don't matter, nor does stock market timing. If you worry about it, you're putting unnecessary pressure on yourself, putting yourself in the DESK trap. http://bit.ly/2ASJVWh 3. Patience. There's no rush Have realistic expectations, You ain't gonna get rich quick. Very few people do. Patience is not only a virtue, it's a lifestyle. It's the heart of what makes a procrastinator, well, a procrastinator. Be patient. Set it and forget it. Let your money grow and don't try to force it to move any faster. It'll get there, in due time. Don't worry about maximizing profits as quickly as possible, just focus on building wealth, nice and slow You'll get rich, eventually. Have patience and persistently invest. Slow n' steady wins the race. Use the turtle as your spirit animal guide to get where you want financially. 2. Be a Cheap skate Eliminate fees as much as possible. They add up quickly. You don't like to pay extra for things. You're cheap when it comes to your money, so just embrace it. Any fee you pay cuts directly into your potential profits and that's no good Annual fees, monthly maintenance fees, trading fees, deposit fees, all sorts of fees Choose an investment company with minimal fees (Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Betterment, ...or no fees at all (Robinhood, WeBull, Metador, Wise Banyan) The more fees you pay, the less money you'll make. Period. Even small fees can chip away at your wealth if you're not careful. 1. Make It Easy on Yourself Play it safe. Buy “boring” stocks (Johnson & Johnson, Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart, 3M, Procter & Gamble) Don't stretch yourself thin trying to find the “next big thing” There are millions of start ups and most of them won't be around in 5 years. Don't spend your time or money or energy trying to strike it rich. You'll make it hard on yourself. Just take it easy and make your investment decisions easy. You don't have to make it a full time job to follow the stock market. As a matter of fact, you don't even have to check it often at all. I mean you can if you want to, again, if that's something you enjoy doing. Do what you enjoy. But if you don't enjoy following the stock market, don't do it. You've already Calculated your end goal, and how much you need to save each month to meet it, so just stick to that plan, and don't get distracted. Don't get up when something startles or excites you… Relax. Lay on back down in bed instead and let your money do all the work for you. You don't even have to lift a finger, or your head off the pillow.

The company behind Pampers, Tide, Dawn, Crest and dozens of Consumer Staples brands reported mixed earnings. Morningstar's Erin Lash breaks down the revenue numbers, with a specific focal point on its China business. Meanwhile, Mel Casey sees "fatigue" in the consumers buying PG products. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Cameron Dawson, CIO of NewEdge Wealth, says the market "wants it all, and it wants it now." However, while it's important the market shows strength, she worries of a "melt-up" risk. She looks at the correlation between Consumer Discretionary vs Consumer Staples, and equity positioning to determine possible weaknesses in the consumer. ======== Schwab Network ======== Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribe Download the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185 Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7 Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watch Watch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-explore Watch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/ Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Two big things you need to know: First, globally our analysts are generally constructive on performance, valuations and interest rates, with Materials most in favor and Consumer Staples most out of favor across all of the questions we asked. Second, within the US we are reiterating our overweights on Financials and Materials, upgrading Health Care to overweight, and downgrading Utilities to market weight. Energy remains a tactical overweight but goes on downgrade watch.

On the second hour of the show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong take a look at an Bloomberg opinion piece discussing how consumer staples stocks are seeing more attention. Plus, Sarah Foster of Bankrate joins the show to talk about their updated wage to inflation index. Which Apple product is getting more attention that the iPhone 16? Plus, stack roulette.

These 10 Stocks show double-digit dividend triangles, representing amazing dividend growers! Find buy ideas in the Energy, Healthcare, Financial, Industrial, Consumer Discretionary, and Consumer Staples sectors. Download the Dividend Rock Star List. Make sure to check out the complete show notes. Twitter: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com

Nick Hodge, Co-Owner of Digest Publishing and editor of Foundational Profits and Hodge Family Office, joins us for an expanded conversation into the multiple macroeconomic factors behind the recent market volatility in US equities and commodities. He points to rate-sensitive sectors like gold, utilities, and real estate as sectors that benefit from upcoming Fed rate cuts, and then consumer staples companies as additional safe havens. We also discuss MineHub Technologies and the weakness in the uranium equities later in the discussion.   We start off discussing how there isn't one convenient factor at play to explain it, even though the market likes simple narratives.   While the Japanese Yen carry trade unwinding has been a factor for investors liquidating US assets where they had borrowed in the Yen, as that currency has been rising and investors get out of that trade, there are many other factors at play.  Nick outlines that some earnings reports were an issue, there were share buyback blackouts, Warren Buffet was selling Apple stock, and there was disinflation in some asset classes. There has also been some weakening economic data, but Nick points out that we are not in a recession when the GDP just came in at 2.8% and real estate is picking up, and so there are mixed good and bad data points, leading into more of a stagflation backdrop at this point.  Regardless, the Fed will begin rate cuts in September, and interest rate sensitive sectors will continue to benefit from these market expectations.   We shift gears and also get into how technology will be applied to the mining sector, and Nick highlights MineHub Technologies Inc. (TSXV: MHUB) (OTCQB: MHUBF) as a digital platform to harness big data, provide confirmation of where ore is sourced that plays into their investing needs and ESG preferences of many institutional investors.   Nick believes that this kind of transparency in the mining industry may drive in more generalist funds into the sector.      Wrapping up we get Nick's thoughts on the strong corrective move down in the uranium equities for the last couple of months.  We discuss how the uranium price has stabilized, and that the fundamentals for nuclear power are still very robust, but that the weakness in the equities has caused many new funds to exit positions. Nick has reduced some individual company exposure to focus on the uranium mining ETFs, until there is more clarity on a rebound in the sector.   Click here to follow Nick's analysis and publications over at Digest Publishing

Although Monday's correction springs from multiple causes, the real questions may be what's next and when will the correction become a buying opportunity?----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Mike Wilson, Morgan Stanley's CIO and Chief US Equity Strategist. Along with my colleagues bringing you a variety of perspectives, today I'll be talking about the recent equity market correction and whether it's time to step in.It's Monday, Aug 5th at 11:30am in New York.So let's get after it.Over the past several weeks, global equity markets have taken on a completely different tone with most major averages definitively breaking strong uptrends from last fall. Many are blaming the Fed's decision last week to hold interest rates steady in the face of weaker jobs data while others have highlighted the technical unwind of the Japanese yen carry trade.However, if we take a step back, this topping process began in April with the first meaningful sell off since last October's lows. Even as many stocks and indices rallied back to new highs this summer, the leadership took on a more defensive posture with sectors like Utilities, Staples and even Real Estate doing better than they have in years. As I have been discussing on this podcast this shift in leadership has coincided with softer economic data during the second quarter. This softness has continued into the summer with the all-important labor market data joining in as already noted.This rotation was an early warning sign that stocks were likely vulnerable to a correction as we highlighted in early July. After all, the third quarter is when such corrections tend to happen seasonally for several reasons. This year has turned out to be no different. The real question now is what's next and when will this correction become a buying opportunity?Lost in the blame game is the simple fact that valuations reached very rich levels this year, something we have consistently discussed in our research. In fact, this is the main reason we have no upside to our US major averages over the next year even assuming our economists' soft landing base case outcome for the economy. In other words, stocks were priced for perfection.Now, with the deterioration in the growth data, and a Fed that is in no rush to cut rates proactively, markets have started to get nervous. Furthermore, the Fed tends to follow 2-year yields and over the last month 2-year treasury yields have fallen by 100 basis points and is almost 170 basis points below the Fed Funds rate. What this means is that the market is telling the Fed they are way too tight and they need to cut much more aggressively than what they have guided.The dilemma for the Fed is that the next meeting is six weeks away and that's a lifetime when markets are trading like they are today. Markets tend to be impatient and so I expect they will continue to trade with high volatility until the Fed appeases the market's wishes. The flip side, of course, is that the Fed does an intra meeting rate cut; but that may make the markets even more nervous about growth in my view.Bottom line, markets are likely to remain vulnerable in the near term until we get better growth data or more comfort from Fed on policy support, neither of which we think is forthcoming soon.Finally, support can also come from cheap valuations, but we don't have that yet at current prices. As of this recording the S&P 500 is still trading 20x forward 12-month earnings estimates. Our fair value multiple assuming a soft-landing outcome on the economy is closer to 19x, which means things aren't actually cheap until we reach 17-18x, which is more than 10 per cent away from where we are trading.In the meantime, we continue to recommend more defensive stocks in sectors like Utilities, Healthcare, Consumer Staples and some Real Estate. Conversely, we continue to dislike smaller cap cyclical stocks that are most vulnerable to the current growth slowdown and tight rate policy.Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review wherever you listen, and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

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The American election has turned another corner, with Joe Biden dropping out of the race. But will that shift US markets at all? ASX200: down 0.50%, 7,931 AUD: 66.65 US cents GOLD: $2,405 US/oz BITCOIN: $100,903 AUD The Energy sector was the hardest hit, with only the Consumer Staples & Discretionary sectors escaping the falls. A 2.1% dive for Woodside after it made a $900 million US dollar move for an American LNG developer. Whitehaven dropped 4%, Beach fell 2.6%, while Karoon lost 2.1%. BHP fell 0.3%, and Fortescue dropped 0.5%, while South 32 plunged almost 13% after it sent a warning on the viability of the Worsley alumina refinery. Commonwealth was the sole major bank to escape the red.  Gains in the Staples sector saw Treasury Wines lift 1.9%, Coles up 1.3% and Endeavour rising 1.5% Insignia Financial jumped 5% to $2.50 as it said it expects better than expected earnings. While there were also gains of 1% or more for Cochlear, Yancoal and JB Hi-fi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BHP will ask for even more time to get a takeover deal for resources giant Anglo American done. ASX200: down 1.30% to 7,665 AUD: buying 66.54 US cents GOLD: $2,371 USD/oz BITCOIN: $101,857 AUD Every sector was in the red, with Industrials, Staples and Financials all falling more than 1.5% A fall in the iron ore price wasn't great news for our miners, as Fortescue lost 3.6% to $25.57 and Rio Tinto was down 1.5% to $129.66. Recent jumps for Neuren Pharmaceuticals were offset by falls of 9.3% today. Lendlease shed 2.4% after it said it had struck a deal to sell off its US construction business. And a poor day for Consumer Staples stocks, with Woolworths down 1.3%, Coles dropping 2%, and Treasury Wines off 4.5%. Heading the other way was Fisher & Paykel, which had good optimism on 2025 net profit, with shares up 3.7%. Gold miner Ramelius may have dropped 7.3% on news of a possible deal, but on the other side of it Westgold Resources climbed 6.5%. And BHP finished the day flat as the next deadline for its Anglo-American deal approaches – although the Big Australian announced to the market late today it wants more time to get it done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Almeida and Genevieve Gilroy, consumer staples sector leader, explore the shifting dynamics in the consumer staples sector in this podcast episode. They also discuss the importance of a collaborative, global research platform with differentiating opportunities across categories and companies.   Chapters: 00:00 - 01:59 Setting the Stage 01:59 - 05:26 Role of a Sector Leader 05:26 - 06:40 Traditional Draws to Consumer Staples 06:40 - 10:14 Agents of Change and Lower Barriers to Entry 10:14 - 11:47 Innovation and the Landscape of Work 11:47 - 14:58 GLP-1s as a Driver of Risk and Opportunity 14:58 - 16:35 Compelling Categories 16:35 - 18:57 Understanding the Rising Price Environment 18:57 - END Consumer Staples in Summary   This material is intended for investment professional use only and not intended for retail investors.   The views expressed are those of the speaker and are subject to change at any time. These views are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a recommendation to purchase any security, or as an offer of securities or investment advice. No forecast can be guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.   Please keep in mind that a sustainable investing approach does not guarantee positive results and all investments, including those that integrate ESG considerations into the investment process, carry a certain amount of risk including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.   Distributed by:  U.S. – MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc., MFS Investment Management and MFS Fund Distributors, Inc.; Latin America – MFS International Ltd.; Canada – MFS Investment Management Canada Limited. Note to UK and Switzerland readers: Issued in the UK and Switzerland by MFS International Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales with the company number 03062718, and authorised and regulated in the conduct of investment business by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. MIL UK, an indirect subsidiary of MFS®, has its registered office at One Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5ER.  Note to Europe readers: Issued in Europe by MFS Investment Management S.à r.l. – authorized under Luxembourg law as a management company for Funds domiciled in Luxembourg and which both provide products and investment services to institutional investors and is registered office is at S.a r.l. 4 Rue Albert Borschette, Luxembourg L-1246. Tel: 352 2826 12800.  This material shall not be circulated or distributed to any person other than to professional investors and should not be relied upon or distributed to persons where such reliance or distribution would be contrary to local regulation; Singapore – MFS International Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Australia/New Zealand - MFS International Australia Pty Ltd holds an Australian financial services licence number 485343. MFS Australia is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.; Hong Kong - MFS International Limited, a private limited company licensed and regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. MIL HK is approved to engage in dealing in securities and asset management regulated activities and may provide certain investment services to "professional investors" as defined in the Securities and Futures Ordinance.; For Professional Investors in China – MFS Financial Management Consulting Co., Ltd. 2801-12, 28th Floor, 100 Century Avenue, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, 200120, China, a Chinese limited liability company registered to provide financial management consulting services.; Japan - MFS Investment Management K.K., is registered as a Financial Instruments Business Operator, Kanto Local Finance Bureau No.312, a member of the Investment Trust Association, Japan and the Japan Investment Advisers Association. As fees to be borne by investors vary depending upon circumstances such as products, services, investment period and market conditions, the total amount nor the calculation methods cannot be disclosed in advance. All investments involve risks, including market fluctuation and investors may lose the principal amount invested. Investors should obtain and read the prospectus and/or document set forth in Article 37-3 of Financial Instruments and Exchange Act carefully before making the investments.   Unless otherwise indicated, logos, product and services names are trademarks of MFS and its affiliates and may be registered in certain countries.

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Join us on the Dividend Talk Podcast as we delve into the stability and growth potential of the consumer staples sector. In this episode, we highlight five dividend growth stocks from this resilient sector. But firstly, we kick off with news updates, including Salesforce's initiation of a quarterly dividend and Aramco's impressive dividend increase despite a net profit decline. The main theme of today is to explore the consumer defensive sector's key characteristics and showcase 5 dividend growth companies that spot decades of dividend growth. Last but not least, we engage with listener questions on financial independence goals, diversification strategies, and identifying long-term mindset dividend growth companies. Hence, tune in for insightful discussions on dividend investing and navigating the dynamic world of consumer staples

IIn appreciation of your support, we're excited to give one lucky subscriber the chance to own a new 14" MacBook Pro. Your involvement in our community is invaluable, and we can't express enough gratitude for your role in our success. Details and how to enter here: https://shorturl.at/uvwE8 — In This Episode, The Friends Cover: • The rise of meme coins and their impact on the market • The role of quantitative easing (QE) in shifting risk to the crypto market • Different approaches to trading meme coins, with one focusing on curation and the other on price behavior • The relationship between gold and Bitcoin, as well as the changing dynamics in the tech sector • The performance of consumer staples and energy sectors • The changing landscape of social media • The importance of taking control of personal data • The emergence of vertical networks • The potential of Oracle and Axon in the AI space • The popularity of crypto ETFs with zero expense ratios • The excitement around the Rabbit R1 and AI — This episode is brought to you by Frec — Helping You Invest In The S&P 500 & Save On Taxes: https://frec.com/ — Skip Ahead: (00:00) Welcome (01:26) The Rise of Meme Coins (04:21) The Impact of QE on Risk (06:53) Meme Coins Overtake Meme Stocks (09:13) Different Approaches to Investing (17:26) The Purity of Meme Coins (21:59) Gold vs. Bitcoin (27:03) Apple vs. Gold (28:17) Consumer Staples and Energy (29:57) Meme Coins and Social Media (31:25) Is Centralized Social Dead? (33:25) Taking Control of Your Data (35:37) The Purpose of Social and The Creator Economy (43:08) Oracle (ORCL) and Axon (AXON) (48:28) Crypto ETFs Going Crazy (52:53) The Rabbit R1 (55:25) Embracing Spring — Referenced: • Michael Saylor - https://twitter.com/saylor • Justin Saslaw - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-saslaw-cfa-1a181312/ • Shardi B Trading - https://twitter.com/ShardiB2 • Brian Armstrong - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barmstrong/ • Joe McCann - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazing-opportunity/ • Render - https://www.coinbase.com/price/render • Oracle - https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/orcl • Axon - https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/axon • Rabbit R1 - https://www.rabbit.tech/ — Where To Find Howard and Friends: • Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon • JC - https://stocktwits.com/allstarcharts • Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman • Production and Marketing - https://penname.co/ — All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts' and guests' and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decisions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trends-with-friends/message

In this week's podcast we begin with our cover feature on companies with brand power. We unpack why consumer staples are under pressure, the competitiveness of consumer health and share the story of how Sensodyne toothpaste became a staple product.As company results season is in full swing, we pivot only slightly to two consumer brands that have reported results this week, Haleon and Reckitt Benckiser. We discuss what has gone well for the companies as well as the concerns ahead.Last but not least, we cover the recently rejected bids for Direct Line and Currys. Could these rejections be a sign that boards are growing more optimistic, or just that they think shares are massively undervalued?Dan Jones is joined by Jennifer Johnson, Mark Robinson and Julian Hofmann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our analyst explains what parts of the consumer staples sector could benefit from an aging global population.----- Transcript -----Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Sarah Simon, Head of the European consumer staples team at Morgan Stanley, and today I'll be talking the increasingly important longevity theme and its impact on consumers. It's Thursday, the first of February, at 3 PM in London.It's no secret that global life expectancy is increasing. The rise of modern medicine, improved working conditions, urbanization, and greater access to food and water have all contributed to a greater life expectancy. According to the United Nations, global life expectancy has risen more than 54% since 1950, reaching about 71 years in 2021, with Asia improving the most. At the same time people are living longer, birth rates for most developed economies have dropped. Higher levels of education, the increasing proportion of women in the workforce, and modern medicine have all contributed to lower birth rates. In fact, over the last several decades, the global population has aged significantly, with the median global age increasing 8 years since 1950, hitting 30 years in 2021. Looking ahead, the United Nations expects the percentage of population aged 65+ will continue to increase at a faster rate than younger populations. An ageing population has far-reaching implications, but let's consider the spending power of older adults. Real disposable income among older adults has increased throughout the years. In 2022, an older adult had about 50% more than in 2000. As a result, older adults today have more money to spend on consumer goods and services than in the last decades. Here are three categories within the Consumer Staples sector that could benefit from the rise in longevity.First, Consumer Health. As consumers skew older and their disposable income increases it bodes well for a wide range of consumer health products – think Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS), denture care, cold and flu remedies and more.Second, Active Nutrition, including protein supplements and probiotic-rich foods such as kimchi, kombucha, or yogurt, is a likely beneficiary of the longevity theme. This sub-category is currently growing mid- to high single digits on average (over 10% for protein-related categories), and we see room for further long-term growth.Finally, Medical Nutrition. With age comes increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, including cancers, and with malnutrition. Addressing malnutrition improves the cost, and effectiveness, of medical treatment and also allows for shorter hospital stays. To that end, healthcare providers are increasing turning to medical nutritional solutions--driving demand for these products.Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

REFLECTION ON LAST YEAR'S PREDICTIONSBob Doll reflects on his previous year's predictions, noting that while they achieved a 50% accuracy rate, it fell short of their usual 72% mark. The unexpected strength in the economy and labor market, combined with a decrease in inflation, led to deviations from their projections.The economy was stronger than expected, preventing the anticipated recession.Inflation continued to decrease but did not reach the central bank's target of 2%.Stock market valuations increased, particularly for a small group of high-performing stocks. OUTLOOK ON THE US ECONOMY FOR THE UPCOMING YEARBob predicts a mild recession for the upcoming year, citing residual issues from Federal Reserve tightening and an inverted yield curve. He expresses skepticism about the current optimistic outlook for a soft landing in the economy.A mild recession is anticipated due to ongoing economic tightening and yield curve inversion.The labor market remains strong, posing challenges for reducing inflation.A shift from almost unanimous recession expectations to widespread soft landing predictions is observed.10 PREDICTIONS FOR 2024:Bob explains that the ideal 'Goldilocks' scenario of perfect economic balance is unlikely. The predictions for 2024 involve trade-offs between strong earnings growth and low inflation, which are mutually exclusive under current economic conditions. 1. The U.S. economy experiences a mild recession as the unemployment rate rises above 4.5%. 2. The 2-3% inflation ceiling of the 2010s becomes the 2-3% inflation floor of the 2020s. 3. The Fed cuts rates fewer than the six times suggested by the Fed funds futures curve4. Credit spreads widen as interest rates decline.5. Earnings growth falls short of the double-digit percentage consensus expectation.6. Stocks record a new all-time high early in the year, but then experience a fade.7. Energy, Financials and Consumer Staples outperform Utilities, Healthcare and Real Estate.8. Faith-based share of industry AUM rises for the eighth year in a row.9. Geopolitical crosscurrents multiply but have little impact on markets.10. The White House, Senate and House all switch parties in November.  THE ONLY THING CERTAIN IS UNCERTAINTYThe main focal point for 2024 is likely to be whether investors enjoy further significant progress on inflation, decent economic growth and double-digit earnings growth. We're skeptical. Either 1) we get a noticeable slowdown/recession and earnings fall short, or 2) double-digit earnings growth materializes, probably requiring stronger economic growth, less progress (if any) on inflation and a Fed that is boxed in. The long-predicted recession will likely materialize in 2024, although it most likely will be brief and shallow. Also, after the largest growth in the money supply since WWII (due to COVID), we're now experiencing the biggest decline since the 1930s. Can a productivity boom rescue the U.S. via AI, automation and robotics? Only time will tell. We expect the 2023 momentum and Fed cut euphoria to fade early in the new year, resulting in lackluster earnings growth and downside risk to equities as 2024 unfolds. At some point, the political dysfunction in Washington, D.C., and record non-recession, non-war deficits will pile up even as interest expense takes an even larger share of  ON TODAY'S PROGRAM, ROB ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS:I purchased a $10,000 I bond back in October 2022 with high rates; should I keep it for a few years and continue investing in it or consider liquidating it?As a truck driver, I spend a lot of time on the road and I'm considering selling my mobile home, which is on rented property, to invest in a piece of land or another home.My wife and I each have an IRA worth about $200,000, and with potential tax rate changes in 2026 and our increasing income due to delayed Social Security benefits, should we consider converting our IRAs to Roths? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network as well as American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.comwhere you can join the FaithFi Community, and give as we expand our outreach.   Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/47VBffb Today saw risk assets rally yet again with the Dow closing at another all-time high. It is interesting to see health care as the sector holding the defensives and lower beta names down. Consumer Staples and Real Estate have broken out a bit and Utilities have at least awakened, but Health Care has been the laggard. The Bank of Japan extended its policy of negative interest rates (it has been seven years now, for those counting), though most believe they will hike the policy rate up to 0% in 2024. The Yen remains quite weak against the dollar. Oil is down $20 from where it was in September (note, that was before the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7). The VIX is at $12.50, pretty close to the lowest it has been in five years, Credit spreads have tightened by 60 basis points just in the investment grade side, with high yield spreads tightening a full percentage point (and that is basically since Halloween). It would be hard to make up a series of data points that reflect a more favorable sentiment for risk assets than this. Links mentioned in this episode: TheDCToday.com DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

The debate around whether the Federal Reserve can pull off a soft landing is heating up. Citi Global Wealth Management's Steven Wieting and Bank of America's Aditya Bhave discuss. Plus, the consumer staples sector has been underperforming the broader market so far this year. Miller Tabak & Co.'s Matt Maley and Horizon Investments' Scott Ladner give the bull and bear cases for the sector. And, surging Treasury yields are putting pressure on stocks. UBS Global Wealth Management's Mark Andersen and Defiance ETFs' Sylvia Jablonski explain.

Daniel Biolsi, Head of Consumer Staples sector at Hedgeye, shares his thoughts on current state of the Consumer Staples sector in 2023. For more information about Hedgeye, please visit: https://app.hedgeye.com/insights Chapters: [0:00] Introduction + Episode sponsor: Hedgeye [0:56] State of the Consumer Staples sector [4:04] $COST and BJ's thesis [8:24] Why long Albertson's $ACI + thoughts on acquisition proposed by Kroger [21:14] $KVUE Kenvue thesis [28:04] Hershey $HSY, international expansion, response to short report and GLP-1 drugs [38:39] International Flavors & Fragrances $IFF negative sentiment Today's episode is sponsored by: Hedgeye This podcast is sponsored by Hedgeye. Hedgeye does fantastic work, and I think that shines through in the conversation we have today. If you like the conversation and are interested in learning more, please check out hedgeye at hedgeye.com

Today in the podcast, an update on our outlook for sectors within the US, and some thoughts on sectors from a global perspective based on the results of our latest RBC analyst survey which now includes our teams from Europe, Canada, and Australia in addition to those in the US. Five big things you need to know: First, across the globe, RBC equity analysts are most constructive on Health Care and are least constructive on Consumer Staples. Second, RBC analysts are most constructive on Europe in terms of their performance outlooks, but there is some important nuance to their regional views. Third, looking at the US specifically, our analysts are most constructive on the performance outlooks for Health Care, Energy and Financials, and are least constructive on the performance outlooks for Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, and Utilities. Fourth, in terms of our own US Equity Strategy sector recommendations, we have made two changes, lifting Financials to overweight from market weight and lowering utilities from overweight to market weight. Fifth, cyclicals also stand out in our survey and quant work on Europe.

Today's Post - The debt ceiling bill has gotten through the House Rules Committee and it appears nearly certain that the House will have the votes tonight for passage. What happened here proved to be even less dramatic than I predicted, and I was predicting that the media posture here was recklessly and shamefully melodramatic. I promise you this, though – no one will learn anything, and everyone will take the bait again next time, too. Media reports that some hardliners on the right were going to look to oust Speaker McCarthy over this bill were, well, totally untrue. One of the big themes in the market right now is the relative weakness of defensive sectors like Consumer Staples, Health Care, and Utilities. And for a contrarian like me, it makes me like them even more. The momentum is in one very narrow space right now. That boat has a capsize risk in front of it as 2023 progresses. In the meantime, 4% of the large cap universe is at a relative high right now, while 25% is at a relative low. Weird wacky stuff. Links mentioned in this episode: TheDCToday.com DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Lots of chatter from Fed Governors these days with Kashkari saying we need higher rates for longer, Bostic in Atlanta saying January's jobs report speaks to another rate hike (which was already priced in), but now today Jerome Powell basically reaffirming his message of last week, which is one of an imminent pause. Right now, we see a 91% chance of a quarter-point hike at the next meeting and a 70% chance of one more quarter-point hike after that. Dow: +266 points (+0.78%) S&P: +1.29% Nasdaq: +1.90% 10-Year Treasury Yield: 3.68% (+5 basis points) Top-performing sector: Energy (+3.08%) Bottom-performing sector: Consumer Staples (-0.36%) WTI Crude Oil: $77.37/barrel (+4.40%) Key Economic Points of the Day: Bond yields have jumped 37 basis points since the 1st of the month on the short end of the curve The trade deficit came in at $67.4 billion for December, a tad less than expected. Exports were up +7.6% last year (energy had to help) and imports were up +2% on the year. Those divergent rates led to a decline in the trade deficit, but unfortunately, a decline of -2.5% in total trade for Q4 and -1.1% for Q3 brought total trade for 2022 down to just +4.4% versus a year ago. Links mentioned in this episode: [TheDCToday.com] https://bahnsen.co/3DPsyG2 DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Futures opened last night down -50 and were down -85 into the evening. This morning markets pointed to a down -265 open pre-market. Futures would improve in the next three hours before the opening. The market opened down just -80 points and then went positive before then steadily declining throughout the day. The Dow closed down -261 points (0.77%), with the S&P 500 down -1.30% and the Nasdaq down -1.96%. January looks to be the greatest month for bond market auctions in history, with every single auction printing below-market yields. More demand than supply across the yield curve; each auction of new treasury debt means one thing – these buyers don't believe these yields will last. Only 29% of companies have reported Q4 results so far, so it is really too early, still, but thus far, we are tracking for year-over-year revenue growth of +4.2% and year-over-year earnings contraction of -2.9%. Full-year earnings estimates started the year at $225 on the S&P 500 and are now sitting at $220. The ten-year bond yield closed today at 3.54%, up two basis points on the day. Top-performing sector for the day: Consumer Staples (+0.07%) Bottom-performing sector for the day: Energy (-2.29%) Earnings in energy currently make up over 12% of the S&P's earnings, but Energy is currently only 5% of the S&P 500 by weighting. That 7% differential between earnings contribution and weighting is the highest it has ever been. Links mentioned in this episode: [TheDCToday.com] https://bahnsen.co/3JqiqaH DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com

Dow: +204.45 (+0.61%) S&P: +1.10% Nasdaq: +1.76% 10-Year Treasury Yield: 3.497% (+3 basis points) Top-performing sector: Energy (+3.32%) Bottom-performing sector: Consumer Staples (-0.28%) WTI Crude Oil: $81.04/barrel (+0.89%) Key Economic Point of the Day: Weekly jobless claims again reflected the strength of the labor markets with initial claims coming in at 186,000 versus a median forecast of 205,000 A reminder, all of this coming on the heels of daily reports of layoffs from some of the top employers in the country The 2022 4th quarter GDP number came in at 2.9%, slightly above the median forecast of 2.8%, and buoyed by continued solid consumer spending Durable goods orders came in at 5.6% compared to a 2.4% forecast, but a quick look behind the curtain shows that much of this was lifted by a 116% spike in aircraft orders ex-transportation new orders actually declined U.S. new home sales edged out the forecasted number, reporting 616,000 on a median forecast of 615,000, and marking a three-month trend of rising new home sales Note, the year-over-year figure here is still down nearly 27%, completely driven by higher borrowing. Links mentioned in this episode: TheDCToday.com DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com