Easy Peasy #21: Build Your MaxDividends Portfolio to Live Off Dividends with Pre-Selected Stock Sets
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Intro
Tech Rallies, Tariff Chaos, and Gold’s Glint Fades
The U.S. stock market served up a blend of modest gains and a surprising stumble in small caps
The S&P 500 climbed 34.23 points (+0.57%) to break the 6,000 mark, settling at 6,021.
The Nasdaq also had a strong showing, up 119.46 points (+0.63%) to finish at 19,174.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 123.74 points (+0.28%) to 44,860, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains.
The Russell 2000, however, broke its six-day winning streak, dropping -17.79 points (-0.73%) to 2,424 as Trump’s tariff tirades rattled small-cap companies with exposure to Canada, Mexico, and China.
NYSE breadth leaned negative, with decliners edging out advancers 2:1. Notably, nine of the eleven S&P sectors traded in positive territory, powered by mega-cap tech giants.
Geopolitics: Trump’s Tariff Drum Beats On
President-elect Donald Trump grabbed the spotlight again, announcing sweeping tariff plans:
25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico.
An additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods, atop existing levies.
The Mexican peso sank to 20.75, marking its lowest level in two years, while the Canadian dollar fell to its weakest point against the U.S. dollar in over four years.
Auto stocks (Ford, GM, Stellantis) and steelmakers wobbled under the tariff pressure, while consumer staples and large tech stocks remained resilient.
In brighter geopolitical news, Israel and Hezbollah reached a cease-fire agreement, effective Wednesday at 4 AM local time, providing a glimmer of optimism in a volatile world.
Economic Highlights: What’s on Deck?
Wall Street braced for a pre-Thanksgiving economic data dump on Wednesday, including:
Q3 GDP (second estimate): Expected +2.8% growth.
October Core PCE: Anticipated at +0.3% m/m and +2.8% y/y.
Weekly Jobless Claims and Pending Home Sales.
Meanwhile, the November FOMC meeting minutes revealed a cautious Federal Reserve grappling with its rate-cut strategy. The Fed trimmed its benchmark rate to 4.50%-4.75%, stressing that future moves hinge on evolving economic conditions.
Housing Market: Cooling Down
U.S. home prices rose +0.7% in September but slowed to +4.4% y/y growth, reflecting the weakest momentum since early 2024.
The CoreLogic 20-City Price Index dipped -0.4%, marking back-to-back monthly declines for the first time since early 2024.
October new home sales plummeted -17.3%, with the South taking the biggest hit (-27.7%) and Northeast sales spiking +53.3%.
Commodities: Tariffs, Ceasefires, and Gold’s Wobble
Gold prices edged up $2.80 (+0.11%) to settle at $2,621.30/oz, recovering slightly from Monday's steep losses but far below session highs of $2,642.70/oz. Rising U.S. dollar strength, boosted by tariff rhetoric, kept gains in check.
WTI crude oil fell $0.17 (-0.25%) to $68.77/bbl, while Brent crude slipped $0.20 (-0.27%) to $72.81/bbl. Investors weighed Middle Eastern ceasefire impacts against Trump’s trade policies.
Bitcoin tumbled below $91,000, down sharply from its near-$100,000 highs last week.
Sector Watch: Retailers in the Spotlight
Apparel Retail: Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) soared after smashing Q3 expectations (EPS $2.50 vs. $2.22 est.) and raising FY24 revenue guidance to 14%-15% growth.
Electronics: Best Buy (BBY) stumbled on disappointing Q4 results and slashed full-year sales guidance.
Sporting Goods: Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS) beat estimates and raised its FY24 EPS outlook to $13.65-$13.95, boosting comp sales projections.
Luxury Retail: Capri Holdings (CPRI) gained traction following an upgrade at Guggenheim, citing undervaluation and potential shareholder-friendly measures.
Department Stores: Kohl's (KSS) tanked as it lowered its sales outlook for the third time this year and announced CEO Tom Kingsbury will step down in January.
Autos: Tariffs Throw the Industry in Reverse. Auto stocks took a beating as Trump’s tariff proposals threatened supply chains:
Tech Earnings Bonanza
After the bell, tech heavyweights geared up for earnings releases:
CrowdStrike (CRWD), Autodesk (ADSK), Workday (WDAY), and Dell (DELL) all reported, with expectations high for AI-driven growth stories.
Earlier, Zoom (ZM) delivered modest beats, raising its full-year guidance slightly, though analysts noted its growth pales compared to pre-pandemic peaks.
Bottom Line
While tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty loomed, tech resilience kept markets afloat. With small caps stumbling, eyes now turn to a data-heavy Wednesday that could dictate the pace heading into the holiday season.
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Easy Peasy #21: Pre-Selected Stock Sets
⭐️ $300 per week. Week 21
Stock news in the portfolio
🏆 Starbucks Corporation showed profitability +33.58%
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc shows good dynamics over the past week. +7.49%
FMC Corporation shows good dynamics over the past week. +6.36%
Greif, Inc shows good dynamics over the past week. +6.28%
👉 Link to real-time MaxDividends $ 300 per week portfolio
Today's investment: ~ $318.77
Total Invested: ~ $6,158.31
Portfolio dividend yield on cost: ~ 4.72% | Dividends now: ~ $290.57
$ 318.77 / 300
UVV Universal Corporation | Shares: 1 Price: 56.59 Total: 56.59 USD
NXST Nexstar Media Group | Shares: 1 Price: 170.29 Total: 170.29 USD
IPG The Interpublic Group | Shares: 3 Price: 30.63 Total: 91.89 USD
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⭐️ $500 per week. Week 21
Stock news in the portfolio
🏆 Central Pacific Financial Corp showed profitability +52.53%
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc shows good dynamics over the past week. +7.49%
FMC Corporation shows good dynamics over the past week. +6.36%
Greif, Inc shows good dynamics over the past week. +6.28%
👉 Link to real-time MaxDividends $ 500 per week portfolio
Today's investment: ~ $579.68
Total Invested: ~ $10,316.56
Portfolio dividend yield on cost: ~ 5.25% | Dividends now: ~ $520.26
$ 579.68 / 500
UVV Universal Corporation | Shares: 1 Price: 56.59 Total: 56.59 USD
PII Polaris Inc | Shares: 1 Price: 57.20 Total: 57.20 USD
RGP Resources Connection | Shares: 13 Price: 8.29 Total: 107.77 USD
VRTS Virtus Investment | Shares: 13 Price: 8.29 Total: 107.77 USD
PEBO Peoples Bancorp Inc | Shares: 3 Price: 27.98 Total: 83.94 USD
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⭐️ $1,000 per week. Week 21
Stock news in the portfolio
🏆 79.42 USD per month in dividends - now we know that every month several lunches are paid for by our companies!
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc shows good dynamics over the past week. +7.49%
FMC Corporation shows good dynamics over the past week. +6.36%
Greif, Inc shows good dynamics over the past week. +6.28%
👉 Link to real-time MaxDividends $ 1,000 per week portfolio
Today's investment: ~ $962.90
Total Invested: ~ $21,357.69
Portfolio dividend yield on cost: ~ 4.76% | Dividends now: ~ $1,012.20
$ 962.90 / 1,000
VRTS Virtus Investment | Shares: 1 Price: 248.86 Total: 248.86 USD
PII Polaris Inc | Shares: 1 Price: 68.12 Total: 136.24 USD
PEBO Peoples Bancorp Inc | Shares: 5 Price: 35.34 Total: 176.70 USD
CIX CompX International | Shares: 10 Price: 26.61 Total: 266.10 USD
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Max Comments
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