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Contrary to 2021, when equity markets were in a bull run, 2022 has served as a not-so-gentle reminder that the stock market does not give free gifts. The macro attitude that is pushing the markets lower has been influenced by worries about a recession, geopolitical tensions, the energy crisis, and…

A rising inflation rate has been a drag on the U.S. stock market for much of 2022. The Fed’s recent moves to curb inflation by raising interest rates multiple times may have kept inflation from growing much worse.

Between inflation worries and recession signals, the stock market is currently acting volatile. Some analysts, like Katie Stockton of Fairlead Strategies, have recently noted that stocks are in the beginning stage of a bear market cycle.

Stock market indexes bounced overnight, opening Tuesday's session above Monday's lows.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reversed lower Tuesday, as the stock market faces an important test, with the indexes at key levels.

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Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole on Friday left little room for doubt or speculation regarding the upward trajectory of interest rates to control inflation. Since that also translates to extended pain for the stock market, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong stocks Birchcliff Energy (BIREF), Amplify…

Dow Jones futures were higher Tuesday, as the stock market weakness continued Monday. The August jobs report is due out Friday.

Oil stocks were S&P 500 winners Monday, including Diamondback Energy. Bristol Myers Squibb was among the big losers.

The stock market’s downturn due to persistent macroeconomic headwinds and the Fed’s hawkish stance has created an excellent opportunity to buy fundamentally sound stocks at reasonable prices. With the market expected to remain under pressure in the near term, one could invest in quality stocks The Hershey Company (HSY), O'Reilly…

Increasing concerns about a recession due to the Fed’s intention to raise rates aggressively are expected to keep the stock market under pressure. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally sound blue-chip stocks Ford Motor (F) and Cenovus Energy (CVE), which are currently under $20, to ensure stable…