Core Viewpoint - Geopolitical events, judicial rulings, new law legislation, and policy changes are significantly impacting stock movements across various industrial sectors [1] Group 1 - Geopolitical events are influencing market dynamics and causing volatility in stock prices [1] - Judicial rulings are leading to substantial shifts in investor sentiment and stock performance [1] - New law legislation is creating opportunities and challenges for different industries, affecting their market valuations [1] - Policy changes are reshaping the competitive landscape, prompting companies to adjust their strategies [1]

Group 1: Market Overview - Stocks are rallying on expectations of a 25 basis points interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, which is anticipated to positively impact corporate earnings [1] - Lower interest rates may lead to higher inflation and keep rates above the Fed's target of 2%, while geopolitical events are increasing, prompting central banks to buy gold and speculative investors to purchase Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies [2] Group 2: Coca-Cola Company - Coca-Cola has a dividend yield of 3.07% with an annual dividend of $2.04 and a 64-year track record of dividend increases, maintaining a payout ratio of 72.34% [3][5] - Despite a 6.37% increase in 2025, Coca-Cola's performance is about 50% lower than the S&P 500's 13% gain, but the dividend yield remains a significant factor for investors [3] - The company continues to grow revenue and earnings by diversifying its portfolio beyond soft drinks into sports drinks, teas, and enhanced water beverages [4] Group 3: Johnson & Johnson - Johnson & Johnson has a dividend yield of 2.95% with an annual dividend of $5.20 and a 64-year history of dividend increases, maintaining a payout ratio of 55.61% [6][7] - The company has become leaner and more efficient, focusing on pharmaceuticals and medical technology, particularly in oncology and immunotherapy [8] - Johnson & Johnson's stock has increased by about 22% in 2025 and is trading at around 16 times forward earnings, which is a discount to its historical averages [9] Group 4: Prologis - Prologis has a dividend yield of 3.56% with an annual dividend of $4.04 and a 12-year track record of dividend increases, although it has a high payout ratio of 109.49% [10][12] - As the world's largest industrial real estate investment trust (REIT), Prologis specializes in logistics and warehouse properties, which are expected to have stable occupancy rates as consumer sentiment improves [11] - The company is pivoting into sectors like sustainable energy and data center development, with predictable cash flows from long-term leases and strong tenant demand [12]

Welcome back. Stocks near some session highs. Every sector currently green except energy led by consumer discretionary this morning.Joining us here at Post9 is Tom Lee, Fundstrat Global Adviserss, head of research and Fundstrat Capital chief investment officer, also a CNBC contributor. Tom, it's good to have you. Welcome.Talk about confounding expectations, wouldn't you say. What do you make of this morning's action. Well, you know, in some ways it's not a surprise because as you know, like Art Cashion had ...