[Alberta's Child]

If less money is distributed to stockholders then shouldn’t the stock market DECLINE?

[KarlInOhio]

If less money is distributed to stockholders then shouldn’t the stock market DECLINE?

But they expect split govenment will not build a wall. More immigrants = lower wages = more profit. Your scenario would be from a big conservative Republican (not chamber of commerce Republican) win.

[Vigilanteman]

No. If bigger dividends are anticipated, or stock buybacks, or lower labor costs, then the market advances to reflect the better earnings potential. Of course, now that the uncertainity is over (we won't get a wall funded), the tightness in the labor market should abate and, with it, the amount of money needed to pay the peasant class should likewise retreat.

Your best stocks both pay dividends and increase in value.