EP #226 | (Some Wild) Stock Market Predictions for 2025 | & What we Think about the Current Market Volatility

In this episode, we share predictions for the stock market in 2025 (some are crazy!), reflect on this week's market turmoil following the Fed's latest decision, and respond to listener questions on topics ranging from REIT valuations to European dividend stocks and tax strategies. We also discuss notable company updates, including Hornbach’s steady guidance, Novo Nordisk’s surprising dip, and the latest insights on clean energy and healthcare stocks. Plus, hear our thoughts on some long-shot predictions, including wild M&A possibilities and industry disruptions. Tune in for a your weekly dose of dividend inspiration! Follow Us here: 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Dividendtalk_⁠ 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠

In this episode of Dividend Talk, Derek and the European Dividend Growth Investor share how they manage and grow their portfolios and how this has evolved over time Timestamps  1:19 - Broadcom Earnings (AVGO) 5.23 - Kroger Merger declined (KR) 7.30 - Dividend Hikes 10:17 -EDGI Strategy 33:00 - Derek's Strategy 46:00 - Listener Questions

In this festive episode of Dividend Talk, Derek and the European Dividend Growth Investor share their Christmas buy lists, discussing four standout dividend stocks, portfolio allocation strategies, and a mix of European and U.S. picks. They also tackle some big news, listener questions, and their thoughts on the upcoming year.  Timestamps and Tickers 00:00 - Festive vibes, Fairytale of New York, and Mariah Carey’s annual takeover. 05:00 - UnitedHealth CEO tragedy, Intel leadership woes (INTC). 13:00 - Joey Agree on Dapper Dividends 15:00 - Christmas Buy Lists 40:00 - Listener Questions Links discussed in the show: Fairytale of New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8 Russ' interview with Joey Agree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPCEypNsHYE Follow Us here:

In this episode, Derek and European Dividend Growth Investor share how their portfolio allocation strategies have evolved over the years. They discuss their approaches to diversification, the impact of risk tolerance, and lessons learned from dividend investing. Topics Covered: Building a portfolio allocation strategy Diversification: How much is enough? The role of high-yield stocks and closed-end funds Listener questions on companies, strategies, and tools Companies mentioned:$HPQ, $HRL, $AAPL, $MSFT, $KO, $PEP, $CNR, $ENB, $AES, $LYB Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome and weekly updates4:30 - The evolution of portfolio allocation strategies12:00 - Balancing diversification with conviction20:45 - Listener questions: Capital recycling and holding winners35:10 - High-yield midstream companies and utilities45:00 - Tools, resources, and the role of fractional shares55:00 - Discussion on JEPI and similar ETFs Follow Us here: 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Dividendtalk_⁠ 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠

This week, Derek and the European Dividend Growth Investor discuss the recent 20% price drop in stocks like Target ($TGT) and other companies, along with strategies to handle these volatile situations. Plus, they answer listener questions about stock lending, tariffs under a potential Trump presidency, and how to handle market noise. 👉 Companies Mentioned: Target ($TGT), Amazon ($AMZN), Walmart ($WMT), Walgreens ($WBA), CVS ($CVS), Nike ($NKE), Starbucks ($SBUX), AbbVie ($ABBV), LVMH ($LVMH), Microsoft ($MSFT), Shell ($SHEL) , ASML ($ASML) , Unilever ($ULVR) , Procter & Gamble ($PG) , PepsiCo ($PEP) , Alphabet/Google ($GOOGL) , Dollar General ($DG) , Realty Income ($O) 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: What to do after a 20% price drop? 02:00 - Market News: Target's ($TGT) challenges and reaction to guidance cuts. 07:00 - Stock Drops in Perspective: Strategies for navigating sudden price declines. 15:00 - Market Volatility: Understanding narratives versus fundamentals. 25:00 - Listener Questions: Stock lending, communication stocks, and pensions. 35:00 - US Tariffs and Macroeconomics: Thoughts on a potential Trump presidency. 40:00 - Currency Risks: The Euro's impact on investing in US stocks. 45:00 - PepsiCo and Sugar Taxes: Exploring the implications for dividend growth. 50:00 - Realty Income and Tenant Risks: Challenges from Dollar General ($DG). 💡 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Follow Us here: 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠@Dividendtalk_ 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠⁠ 👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠⁠ ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠

In this episode, we examine four under-the-radar European dividend aristocrats. We also discuss the impact of investment trust discounts, BDCs as high-yield opportunities, and the moral dilemmas of investing in defence stocks. Plus, hear our take on Bitcoin and AI tools in financial analysis. Chapters: [00:00] Introduction and Work-Travel Realities [03:10] ASML Investor Day & Market Reactions [07:20] Siemens: Dividend Hikes, Electrification, and Automation [15:00] Spirax-Sarco: Steam Solutions and Cyclical Opportunities [21:12] Total Energies: Balancing Oil, Renewables, and Long-Term Strategy [32:30] BAE Systems: Defense Stocks, Morality, and Market Position [42:00] Sage Group: Small Business ERP Solutions & Cloud Transition [50:00] Listener Questions: Bitcoin, AI for Analysts, Pensions, and BDCs Companies Mentioned: ASML, Siemens, Spirax-Sarco, Total Energies, BAE Systems, Burberry, BP, Sage Group, and UK Wind. Follow Us: 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠@Dividendtalk_Twitter⁠⁠ 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠ 👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠ ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠

Welcome to the latest episode of the Dividend Talk podcast! This week, we dive into the third and final week of the year focused on quarterly earnings, featuring a variety of European and US companies.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Market Sentiment and European Focus 06:45 Accounting Scandals: ADM’s Latest Update 12:00 Impact of China’s $1.4 Trillion Stimulus 18:30 LVMH and the Chinese Luxury Market 23:00 Snap-on’s 15% Dividend Hike (Ticker: SNA) 28:00 Glanbia’s Evolution and Growth (Ticker: GPN) 32:15 Analysis of Hershey's Recent Struggles (Ticker: HSY) 39:00 Deutsche Post Earnings Review (Ticker: DHL) 43:00 Listener Questions on Dividend Portfolios and US Retail Stocks 50:00 Closing Remarks Tickers Mentioned: ADM LVMH SNA GPN HSY DHL Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into dividend investing from a European perspective! Follow Us: 📘 Twitter - ⁠@Dividendtalk_Twitter⁠🐦 Twitter - ⁠@European_DGI⁠👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠

Welcome to the latest episode of the Dividend Talk podcast! In this episode, we review five companies’ quarterly earnings from the US. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Market Overview and Q3 Earnings 05:00 Discussion on Estee Lauder (Ticker: EL) 08:30 Impact of Chinese Market on Luxury Brands 12:00 Philip Morris Factory Closures (Ticker: PM) 15:00 Inflation Fears in the UK 18:30 Dividend Announcements: AbbVie (Ticker: ABBV) 22:00 Shell’s Financial Performance (Ticker: SHEL) 26:00 T. Rowe Price Earnings (Ticker: TROW) 30:00 Clorox Company Analysis (Ticker: CLX) 35:00 VICI Properties Update (Ticker: VICI) 40:00 Listener Questions and Diversification Strategies 45:00 Thoughts on Financial Independence 50:00 Closing Remarks Tickers Mentioned: EL PM ABBV SHEL TROW CLX VICI Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on dividend investing with a European flavor Twitter - @Dividendtalk_ Twitter - @European_DGI Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk Show Notes will be available on  - https://dividendtalkpodcast.com/category/podcast/Talk Premium Newsletter - https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/

This week, we’re reviewing Q3 earnings for some of the world's top dividend stocks. Expect news, dividend hikes, and an honest take on where these companies are heading with a European flavour. Timestamps: 00:00 Quick Welcome! 00:10 News of the Week: Interactive Brokers and Saxo Bank 10:45 Big Dividend Hikes: Iberdrola (IBDRY) & Starbucks (SBUX) 12:15 Unilever (UL): New CEO, New Moves 26:05 Snap-on (SNA) Quarter Review 30:10 Assa Abloy (ASAZY) Updates & Partnerships 34:30 IBM (IBM) Numbers Explained 40:00 Listener Q&A: Time, AI, and Sustainable Investing Tickers Mentioned: IBE.MC, SBUX, UL, SNA, ASAZY, IBM That's it from us. We hope you enjoyed the show and feel free to continue the conversation at our Facebook Group:

Welcome to Episode 217 of the Dividend Talk Podcast! In this episode, Derek and the European Dividend Growth Investor (EDGI) discuss their third-quarter dividend portfolio performance, recent stock purchases, and some key earnings reports. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Quick Market Recap 02:00 - ECB Rate Cuts & Impact on Mortgages 07:00 - Derek’s €100K Milestone  10:30 - EDGI's Dividend Portfolio Grows by 29%!   16:00 - Recent Stock Purchases: Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) & BAE Systems (BA.L) 18:00 - Earnings Highlights: ASML (ASML), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)   30:00 - Listener Questions     - Trading 212 Debit Card: Good for Dividend Investors?     - Taxes on Dividends in Belgium & Sweden     - Paddleball & Pickleball: Growing Sports, Growing Industries?   50:00 - Target (TGT), Diageo (DGE.L), Pernod Ricard (RI) Discussion   If you enjoy this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more dividend growth investing content! --- Companies & Tickers Mentioned - ASR Nederland (ASRNL) - Paychex (PAYX) - Evolution Gaming (EVO) - Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) - BAE Systems (BA.L) - ASML Holding NV (ASML) - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) - Target (TGT) - Diageo (DGE.L) - Pernod Ricard (RI) - Ahold Delhaize (AD.AS) Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and feel free to ask any questions for future episode