Wednesday - May 27, 2026

In this Dividend Cafe market update, Brian Szytel reviews a rotation day where the Dow rose 182 points while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were flat, with the 10-year yield around 4.48% and Brent crude down nearly 5%, easing inflation and rate expectations amid ongoing US-Iran deal speculation. With little new economic data ahead of a heavier slate tomorrow (including PCE), he compares today’s AI-driven enthusiasm to the late 1990s internet boom, noting similar multiple expansion themes and index concentration, but also differences in valuations and how closely recent market returns have tracked earnings growth after the 2022 selloff. He urges vigilance as the bull market matures and argues dividend growers have historically outperformed on a risk-adjusted basis, supporting a “both/and” portfolio that combines dividend growth with reasonable AI exposure. 00:00 Welcome 00:21 Market Snapshot Today 00:55 Quiet Economic Calendar 01:11 Late 90s vs Today 01:59 Valuations and Returns 03:09 Cycle Risks and Vigilance 03:51 WSJ Question on Dividends 04:20 Why Dividend Growers Win 05:39 Both And Portfolio 06:28 Conclusion Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com