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investing Yes, an official recession is possible, but based on previous recessions, there could be reasons for investors to smile. With that in mind, here are three ways to position your portfolio now – and one major mistake not to make.Are we going into a recession? This question has been in the news and on… Continue reading The Good News about Recessions for Investors | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today Signs that inflation might have peaked sparked a broad-based rally in stocks on Wednesday.The latest inflation data catapulted stocks higher out of the gate on Wednesday, with the major market indexes rallying hard into the close. Ahead of this morning’s opening bell, the Labor Department said its consumer price index (CPI) rose… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Encouraging Inflation Data Sparks Stunning Stock Rally | Kiplinger

investing Coming limits on drug pricing may not be bad news for drug makers after all.At first glance, the measures to curb drug price increases in the Inflation Reduction Act seem like negatives for pharma and biotech stocks. If passed, as expected, Medicare would be allowed to negotiate the price it pays for a limited… Continue reading IRA Bill a Blessing in Disguise for Drug Stocks? | Kiplinger

investing These sectors are better positioned to benefit from rising prices.“The deceleration in the consumer price index for July is likely a big relief for the Federal Reserve,” says Nancy Davis, portfolio manager of the Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF (IVOL).  “If we continue to see declining inflation prints, the Federal Reserve… Continue reading How to Beef Up Your Portfolio Against Inflation | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today Micron Technology (MU) became the latest chipmaker to warn of a challenging market environment.The latest batch of corporate earnings updates sparked a selloff in stocks on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading the path lower.  Travel stocks were hit particularly hard after Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCLH) reported its second-quarter results. For the… Continue reading Stock Market Today: S&P, Nasdaq Extend Losing Streaks on Micron Demand Woes | Kiplinger

stocks Our preview of the upcoming week’s earnings reports include Walt Disney (DIS), Coinbase Global (COIN) and Bumble (BMBL).Although the busiest stretch of the second-quarter earnings season is mercifully behind us, it’s far from over. Among the notable names on this week’s earnings calendar is entertainment giant Walt Disney (DIS, $105.71). DIS is slated to… Continue reading Walt Disney Earnings Expected to Show Monster Growth | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today Chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) said second-quarter revenue will fall short of its previous guidance, due to weakness in its gaming segment.Stocks ended Monday with a whimper as a solidly higher open lost momentum throughout the trading day. Disappointing earnings announcements from a pair of tech names created selling pressure for the broader market.… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Nvidia Revenue Warning Weighs on Stocks | Kiplinger

U.S. inflation hit a four-decade peak in June, with prices rising roughly 9.1% according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That has understandably rattled investors who are worried about cutbacks in spending as Americans look to fend off the pain at the gas pump and grocery aisle. However, there are still many consumer stocks… Continue reading 11 Consumer Stocks for Inflationary Times | Kiplinger