US Dividends Aristocrats thread

[Mr. Wood]

Asian Open: Markets Take J&J Vaccine Halt Within Stride
April 14, 2021

Vaccination Rollouts Hit a Roadblock

The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) sent out a recommendation to halt the use of J&J (Johnson and Johnson) vaccines due to six recipients of it, all women aged between 18 and 48, experienced a rare form of blood clot. The headline almost mirrors that of the AstraZeneca setback, and does bring into question if the US can maintain top spot on the vaccine rollout. That said, the FDA acknowledge the halt is only likely to last “a matter of days” although that hinges upon “what we learn over the next few days”.

Over the past few months there have been several occasions where the distribution of vaccinations has been halted, only to resume. The US is also using the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, and it’s also not impossible for J&J’s vaccines to return to the needles as quickly as they were withdrawn. So perhaps this is why markets are taking in it their stride. But, it could spell bad news for Europe which is already behind on its vaccination programme.

US CPI came in slightly above expectations. Yet as the Fed have made it crystal clear on numerous occasions that they won’t tighten policy on higher inflation, it was a downside surprise that was always more likely to provoke a market reaction.

amdk not saints, but if there is negative news, there will be someone to report.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Ford Is Coming for Tesla and NIO in China
April 14, 2021

Ford Motor recently opened up orders in China for its all-electric Mustang Mach-E crossover vehicle. The Mach-E starts at about 265,000 yuan, or $41,000. That’s roughly comparable to a Tesla (TSLA) Model Y. The NIO ES8 SUV and the Li ONE both start at higher price levels. Both the Mach-E and the Chinese-built Model Y are new in China in 2021.

Ford wasn’t available to comment on preorders in China.

The car has been a success in the U.S. The company began ramping deliveries in the first quarter, and the car has been moving off dealer lots in about a week. That is an incredibly fast turnaround for car purchases. Sales have totaled about 6,600 vehicles.
U.S. EV sales are growing, but China is the largest market for EVs. All the major Chinese auto makers have EV offerings, and more are coming from start-ups as well as companies such as Ford.

like bubble tea. one success, rest follow. see who can have deeper pockets to hold on.
interesting to see if proton will succeed anot

 

[Mr. Wood]

European Open: AU Jobs 'Hire', Ominous Day on the Nasdaq
April 15, 2021

The S&P 500 also left a bearish engulfing candle in its wake yet, overall, price action appeared less ominous compared with the Nasdaq. The CAC 40 hit a new record to lead the way higher in Europe, whilst the DAX remains within its tight range, looing for a directional cue to confirm a counter-trend move (with a break below 15,110) or the resumption of its uptrend (with a break to new highs).

It was another strong employment report for Australia with unemployment at a one-year low and creation is at a pre-pandemic peak. This is on the back of consumer sentiment which hit an 11-year high yesterday. All jobs lost during the pandemic have been recouped, plus some more as total employment is at a record of 13 million.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Asian Open: Strong Lead from Wall Street - ASX to test 7100?
April 16, 2021

Initial jobless claims fell, NY manufacturing rose to its highest level since October 2017, industrial production hit a seven-month high, and retail sales absolutely smashed it, rising 9.8% in March versus 5.9% expected (8.4% excluding autos).

Bond yields moved lower, counter to logic which suggests they should rise. But with markets not expecting a hawkish Fed any time soon (and bond prices rallying from key support levels) then there could indeed be further downside for yields over the coming week/s.

 

[Mr. Wood]

PepsiCo advances, sales growth to accelerate
April 15, 2021

Sales grew a faster than expected 6.8% as consumers stacked up on snacks in the pandemic.

Sales growth is expected to accelerate over the coming quarter as economies reopen after the pandemic as more consumers eat out, boosting more profitable onsite trade.

PepsiCo earnings revealed that EPS came in at $1.21 above the $1.12 forecast. Meanwhile revenue came in at $14.82 billion above $14.55 billion.

 

[Mr. Wood]

update reports


Anthem Inc. (ANTM)
Bank of Montreal (BMO)
Conagra Brands Inc. (CAG)
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO)
Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ)
Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)
Paychex Inc. (PAYX) --> link here
Royal Bank Of Canada (RY)
RPM International, Inc. (RPM)
Toronto Dominion Bank (TD)
UDR Inc. (UDR)
WPP Plc. (WPP)

 

[Mr. Wood]

BlackRock Reports First Quarter 2021 Diluted EPS of $7.77
April 15, 2021

$172 billion of quarterly total net inflows, or 8% annualized organic asset growth
19% increase in revenue year-over-year
Year-over-year increases in GAAP operating income (126%) and diluted EPS (51%) impacted by charitable contribution in the first quarter of 2020

“We generated a record $172 billion of total net inflows in the quarter, our fourth consecutive quarter with over $100 billion of net inflows. Flows represented 8% annualized organic asset and a record 14% annualized organic base fee growth, as clients contributed $59 billion to BlackRock’s active platform and demand remained strong for ETFs and cash. Consistently strong results, including 14% organic base fee growth over the last twelve months, reflect the benefits of our investments over time.

interesting to read more. since the talk is dat ppl use stimulus money to invest, therefore besides stocks, investment managers shud oso benefit?

 

[Mr. Wood]

State Street (STT) Q1 Earnings Beat on Higher Fee Income
April 16, 2021

As of Mar 31, 2021, total assets under custody and administration were $40.3 trillion, up 26.4% year over year. The rise was mainly due to higher market levels, net new business installations and client flows.

Also, assets under management were $3.6 trillion, up 33.5%. The growth was driven largely by higher market levels and net inflows from exchange traded funds and cash, partly offset by institutional net outflows.

Share Repurchase Update
During the quarter, State Street repurchased shares worth $475 million.
Concurrently, the company announced buyback authorization of $425 million for second-quarter 2021.

 

[Mr. Wood]

volume not good. patience is key. overall bullish bias. but need to see break of 130

respecting fibo 0.236 level. vol seems to be lower.
still overall bullish bias.

 

[Mr. Wood]

JP Morgan Guide to the Markets
2Q 2021 As of March 31, 2021

https://am.jpmorgan.com/content/dam...to-the-markets/mi-guide-to-the-markets-us.pdf

my takeaways and notes:
still some time to go be4 economic recovery to pre-covid levels
valuation and asset allocation still matters (despite evyone only talks abt growth and tech)
china, india will see most middle class grow in nxt decade (but why no one talks abt india?)
china oso doing monetary and fiscal stimulus (but one seems to talk abt it, mayb becoz china next engine of growth will come from spending)
REITs outperform S&P500, 60/40, 40/60 portfolios over 20yrs period (but even be4 pandemic alrdy evyone is focus on S&P500 or 60/40 but not REITs?)

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

JP Morgan Guide to the Markets
2Q 2021 As of March 31, 2021

https://am.jpmorgan.com/content/dam...to-the-markets/mi-guide-to-the-markets-us.pdf

my takeaways and notes:
still some time to go be4 economic recovery to pre-covid levels
valuation and asset allocation still matters (despite evyone only talks abt growth and tech)
china, india will see most middle class grow in nxt decade (but why no one talks abt india?)
china oso doing monetary and fiscal stimulus (but one seems to talk abt it, mayb becoz china next engine of growth will come from spending)
REITs outperform S&P500, 60/40, 40/60 portfolios over 20yrs period (but even be4 pandemic alrdy evyone is focus on S&P500 or 60/40 but not REITs?)

is there any REITs ETF for US or direct hoot US stocks? Tks

 

[Mr. Wood]

is there any REITs ETF for US or direct hoot US stocks? Tks

got
USRT - US RETI ETF https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239544/ishares-core-us-real-estate-etf
VPN - more focus on data centre https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/vpn/

 

[YouHeypiCanLiao]

got
USRT - US RETI ETF https://www.ishares.com/us/products/239544/ishares-core-us-real-estate-etf
VPN - more focus on data centre https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/vpn/

https://etfdb.com/etfdb-category/gl...ame=ytd_percent_return&sort_order=desc&page=1REET quite good also hor..
BUT dividends will 30% jiak by Uncle Sam rite?

 

[Mr. Wood]

https://etfdb.com/etfdb-category/gl...ame=ytd_percent_return&sort_order=desc&page=1REET quite good also hor..
BUT dividends will 80% jiak by Uncle Sam rite?

why 80%? thot is same 30%

 

[Mr. Wood]

WHAT INVESTORS NEED TO KNOW IN THE EVENT OF A BOND DEFAULT

There are many different reasons that can lead to a default and affect the restructuring and repayment process. For instance, the oil and gas (O&G) sector was badly hit by the prolonged slump in oil prices from 2014 onwards and several companies in the sector ran into major financial distress. This in turn led to them defaulting on their debt payments.

In the case of the O&G sector, the underlying cause of the defaults was a largely unforeseen external macroeconomic event, namely an unanticipated plunge in oil prices.

On the other hand, in the high-profile case of Hyflux Ltd, it was its risky expansion into the power generation business that led to its financial woes and defaults.

Some observers believe the company did not pay sufficient attention to the risks when diversifying into a non-core business and overstretched itself financially.

Investors should pay close attention to the factors that could adversely affect the companies they have invested in by closely reading the issuers’ financial statements and regular announcements.

They should also be aware of changes in the external environment such as interest rate shifts that could impact their bonds.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Risk rolls on
19 Apr 2021

Stronger activity and inflation data last week spurred positive momentum in shares and industrial commodities, as well as commodity currencies. Any pressure on interest rates seemed to fly under the market radar. The run may continue, with trade data from Japan this morning showing better than forecast growth in both imports and exports. Inflation in Japan and the UK later this week could influence trading, as will the PMIs from Europe that start dropping later in the week.

US company reports take centre stage this week after financials stocks laid a solid base last week. Coca Cola and IBM report tonight, starting a week that is packed with household names. Shareholders will hear from Netflix, Johnson and Johnson, Proctor and Gamble and Verizon, among many others. Almost half of the top 500 companies will report over the coming fortnight.

 

[Mr. Wood]

What rising long-term bond yields mean for investors
APR 19, 2021

To put into context, yields are still historically lower than before - they have mostly stayed above 2 per cent in the past decade. But the sharp spike has brought market volatility as investors turn jittery.

While there was a pullback in bond markets - bond prices have fallen nearly 4 per cent year to date - it did not spill over into global equities. Stocks have gained almost 9 per cent so far this year.

This comes as yields are rising due to greater confidence in the economy, which should lift equities.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Toyota unveils new EV, joins Volkswagen's bet on electric future
APR 19, 2021

By 2025 Toyota plans to introduce 15 EVs, including seven "bZ" series models globally, said Toyota Chief Technology Officer Masahiko Maeda, speaking at a briefing Monday. The bZ4X is the first of the "bZ" series, which stands for "beyond zero," or cars that exceed being "just zero-emission," according to Toyota.

Toyota plans to produce the bZ4X in Japan and China and sell it worldwide by mid-2022.

 

[Mr. Wood]

Tesla Faces New China Test After Woman’s Auto-Show Protest Goes Viral
April 19, 2021

The woman climbed atop a Tesla Model 3 sedan at the Auto Shanghai expo on Monday, shouting allegations about faulty brakes on Tesla vehicles while wearing a T-shirt that read “The Brakes Don’t Work” and “Invisible Killer.”

Videos uploaded by visitors then showed her being dragged away by security guards, who had previously attempted to use open umbrellas to hide the woman from onlookers. When the Journal visited the Tesla stand later on Monday morning, the company had beefed up security.

if dis is xpeng or nio, see the woman dare to protest anot

 

[Mr. Wood]

UK invokes national security to investigate Nvidia's ARM deal
April 20, 2021

Digital minister Oliver Dowden said he had issued a so-called intervention notice over the sale of ARM by Japan's SoftBank (9984.T) to Nvidia.

Similar commitments from SoftBank in 2016 persuaded Britain to allow the takeover of the country's leading tech company.

The Nvidia deal, however, puts a vital supplier to multiple silicon chipmakers under the control of a single player.

ARM, which was founded and is still based in the English university city of Cambridge, does not make chips but has created an instruction set architecture on which it bases designs for computing cores.

Its chip designs and technology is licensed to customers such as Qualcomm, Apple (AAPL.O) and Samsung Electronics (005930.KS).