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Are you worried about a possible recession next year? It's understandable given some of the discussion going on about the economy these days. But even if it happens, that's not necessarily a reason

While the stock market has generated strong returns over the last couple of years, the broader macroeconomic picture has been cloudy at best.

Inflation has been abnormally high compared to historic

While the stock market has generated strong returns over the last couple of years, the broader macroeconomic picture has been cloudy at best.

Inflation has been abnormally high compared to historic

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) recently disclosed that it sold its entire stake in JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), one of China's top e-commerce companies. That exit was surprising, since Walmart had been one of JD's

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) recently disclosed that it sold its entire stake in JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), one of China's top e-commerce companies. That exit was surprising, since Walmart had been one of JD's

No one can deny it -- the stock market is on fire. As of this writing, the S&P 500 has closed at an all-time high on 38 occasions this year and is up more than 18% year to date. So, it's no surprise

No one can deny it -- the stock market is on fire. As of this writing, the S&P 500 has closed at an all-time high on 38 occasions this year and is up more than 18% year to date. So, it's no surprise

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian elaborates on what the news could mean for Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) stock investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian elaborates on what the news could mean for Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) stock investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) certainly seems to be firing on all cylinders these days. Its second-quarter results were so solid, in fact, that shares reached a record high immediately following the recently

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) certainly seems to be firing on all cylinders these days. Its second-quarter results were so solid, in fact, that shares reached a record high immediately following the recently

Smart investors pay attention to stock splits because they are often an indirect indicator of quality businesses. To elaborate, forward stock splits are only necessary after substantial and

Smart investors pay attention to stock splits because they are often an indirect indicator of quality businesses. To elaborate, forward stock splits are only necessary after substantial and

Volatility is back.

Investors began August falling off a cliff due to a combination of weak economic data, including higher unemployment and the unwinding of the carry trade when the Bank of Japan

Volatility is back.

Investors began August falling off a cliff due to a combination of weak economic data, including higher unemployment and the unwinding of the carry trade when the Bank of Japan

On the back of bad news for one of its rivals, Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA) saw a bit of a bull run in its stock. The company's American depositary receipts (ADRs)

On the back of bad news for one of its rivals, Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA) saw a bit of a bull run in its stock. The company's American depositary receipts (ADRs)

Shares of JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) were falling today on news that Walmart (NYSE: WMT) had dumped its stake in the Chinese e-commerce company, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing

Shares of JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) were falling today on news that Walmart (NYSE: WMT) had dumped its stake in the Chinese e-commerce company, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing

Consumers continue to spend, but there are also some signs that purchases are beginning to slow. In the restaurant sector, popular chains such as Starbucks and McDonald's have seen their U.S

Consumers continue to spend, but there are also some signs that purchases are beginning to slow. In the restaurant sector, popular chains such as Starbucks and McDonald's have seen their U.S

Holding stocks of companies that make regular cash payments to shareholders can take the sting out of market volatility. Here are two strong businesses that have been around for decades and

Holding stocks of companies that make regular cash payments to shareholders can take the sting out of market volatility. Here are two strong businesses that have been around for decades and

Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) slashed its dividend earlier this year. The company's earnings numbers haven't been great, and it is in the midst of launching healthcare clinics at its stores

Investors have been worrying about inflation, recession, and economic data that could torpedo this year's stock market run. But Walmart (NYSE: WMT) just reported its fiscal second-quarter earnings