Gods of the Market Smile! Dividends Save Us From the Tariff Storm?

Storm Clouds Gather Over Wall Street

Hark shield brothers and sisters! Ragnar Lothbrok here reporting not from the longship but from the… Wall Street? It seems even these halls of gold and greed are not immune to the storms. Bank of America those clever Northmen of finance say that the S&P 500 some mystical index has fallen faster than a thrall at the hands of Floki. But fear not! They whisper of salvation in the form of 'value and dividends.' It is said that as the world burns only those who pay tribute survive. Or something like that. As I always say 'I don't have to be smart. I just have to be lucky.' Perhaps these dividends are my luck?

Turbo Dividends! Is it a New Weapon?

These Bank of America tricksters speak of 'turbo dividends,' a phrase that makes me think of Floki tinkering with catapults. Apparently these dividends are like a Berserker rage for your coin purse offering returns that would make even the gods envious. Up 11.6% this year? By Odin's beard! It seems those who hoard gold and share it generously are the true Vikings of this strange land.

Albertsons! Feeding the Masses Filling the Coffers?

First on their list is Albertsons. It seems this purveyor of sustenance is withstanding the tariff storms. Some say that with tariffs coming people will start eating healthy… I always say to my sons 'Power is only given to those who are prepared to lower themselves to pick it up.' Perhaps Albertsons is stooping to pick up the power of the healthy eaters! They are a 'good defensively positioned' stock. Defensively positioned like a shield wall against the Saxon hordes...or well against price increases.

Corebridge Financial! Repurchasing Shares Like Plundering Villages?

Next Corebridge Financial they return coin to shareholders like we return with treasures after a raid. Piper Sandler analyst speaks of 'share repurchases' which sounds suspiciously like plundering villages. Corebridge returns $2.3 billion to shareholders in 2024 with $1.8 billion worth of share repurchases. It seems these financial Vikings know a thing or two about rewarding their loyal followers. I do not think they are plotting against me. But of course that is what they would want me to think.

HCA Healthcare! Healing the Sick Enriching the Healthy?

Finally HCA Healthcare the healers of this land. They are up 12% in 2025 and they offer a dividend yield of 0.8%. They are so well liked on Wall Street. It seems even the sick must pay tribute to the gods of the market. As I always say 'Life is a question mark. Life is a moment.' So make sure to heal those question marks so that they do not ask the gods to soon!

A Viking in the New York Stock Exchange? By Odin's Beard!

And what's this? An invitation to the New York Stock Exchange? I shall attend their 'CNBC Pro LIVE' event and network with the experts talent and other Pro subscribers during an exciting cocktail hour on the legendary trading floor. 'I have been invited!'. Perhaps I can learn their secrets or at least find a comfortable chair to plot my next adventure. This I have never seen! Perhaps I can bring some of my warriors... and my axes! It says tickets are limited... I better send Torvi. She can be ruthless when she wants something.