Podcast:The Dividend Cafe Published On: Thu Feb 12 2026 Description: In this episode of Dividend Cafe, Brian Szytel discusses the day's market reversal, with significant drops in the DOW, S&P, and Nasdaq. He highlights the ongoing rotation and decline in tech stocks, and notes falling long-term yields. Key economic updates include initial jobless claims and a notable drop in existing home sales. Szytel explores themes such as positive economic growth, new Federal Reserve leadership, and AI productivity growth. He delves into S&P earnings expectations, margin analysis, and the impact of lower inflation on real sales growth. Finally, he addresses a question about political influences on Fed leadership, emphasizing the qualifications and impartiality of the candidate in question. 00:00 Market Reversal and Daily Performance 01:08 Economic Indicators and Market Reactions 01:36 Sector Analysis and Earnings Expectations 02:38 Volatility and Market Dynamics 02:58 Earnings Margins and Sector Disparities 03:58 Inflation Impact and CPI Anticipation 04:24 Political Influence on Fed Decisions 05:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com