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Mounting inflation has raised the risk that the U.S. will soon enter into a recession. The median probability of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months has shot up from 30% in June to 47.5% now

2022 has been a tough year for the stock market. The S&P 500 is down close to 20% year to date, one of the worst first-half performances in the last 100 years. But if you own recent IPO stocks, the

There seems to be an unending stream of bad news coming out of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) these days. Not surprisingly, the downturn in the broader crypto market has been a downer for Coinbase

In less than three years -- in 2025 -- NASA could land astronauts back on the moon. The first step will be to launch a Space Launch System rocket on a three-week trip out past the moon and back

I read lots of corporate earnings conference call transcripts. In my line of work, it comes with the territory. Most earnings calls are -- by design -- bland affairs. There's a lot of jargon;

World-renowned semiconductor producer Nvidia is widely regarded as a pioneering force behind artificial intelligence (AI), and it remains a leader in the field today. But AI is a rapidly growing

Social Security is an important income source for millions of retirees. Chances are, it will play a big role in your retirement finances, too. It's important to claim benefits at just the right

Investors have had a lot to weigh this year, with inflation at its highest rate in over 40 years. To bring down inflation, the Federal Reserve is increasing interest rates at the fastest pace in

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) just put to rest any concerns that food and labor inflation were hurting its performance.

In an environment where Walmart just said consumers are cutting back on

There are plenty of risks with biotech stocks. That's why it makes sense to invest in biotech companies that have plenty of likely growth but are also already profitable. Sure, you could take a

You've probably had just about enough of the bear market by now. For many if not most investors, it's weighed on their portfolios. And it's hurt the performance of even the strongest of companies

Every investor wants alpha -- the extra return above what a benchmark index generates. Many stocks don't deliver alpha at all, but some do.

We asked three Motley Fool contributors to identify stocks

Any way you look at it, Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) appears to be a great dividend stock. The big drugmaker's dividend yields north of 3%. Income-seeking investors have loved Pfizer for years.

But

The lottery can be exciting. With the Mega Millions jackpot recently climbing above $1 billion for just the third time in the game's history, it's easy to let your mind run wild and imagine what you

Investors loved Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) during the earlier stages of the pandemic. The company posted triple-digit gains in revenue and online medical visits. And investors flocked to the

Retirement might be decades away for you, but you know it's an important goal. You were all ready to make 2022 the year you finally began saving, and then came record inflation and growing chatter

We're probably already in a recession. The U.S. economy contracted for the second consecutive quarter, with the gross domestic product (GDP) falling 0.9% in Q2 after a 1.6% decline in Q1. Having two

You might have heard a lot recently about the huge Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that's on the way. Some are predicting the increase could be nearly 11%.

However, it's usually a

To buy Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) stock or not to buy? That has to be the question of the year for some investors. The artificial intelligence-powered credit company rocked the investing world

After earning its fifth new drug approval in four short years, you might expect Alnylam (NASDAQ: ALNY) to take a moment to rest on its laurels. Those of you who know the company a little better

New economic data shows that GDP has declined for two straight quarters, meaning the U.S. economy has contracted during the first half of 2022.

This is commonly referred to as a technical recession

This has been a year to remember for investors in seemingly all the wrong ways. Since the major U.S. indexes hit their respective all-time closing highs between mid-November and the first week of

Whether you're nearing retirement or have many more years in the workforce ahead of you, it's important to establish an investing strategy that aligns with your goals and risk tolerance. And part of

The numbers don't lie: Social Security is the U.S.'s most vital social program. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Social Security is responsible for pulling almost 22.5

Dividends contain a lot of information, but often you have to dig in a little to understand what's being shared. That's an important backdrop to remember when you look at Spirit Realty (NYSE: SRC)