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Federal Reserve policymakers have targeted a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy since beginning their effort a year ago to tame runaway inflation by hiking interest rates. That is, they believed they could do so without sending the U.S. into recession.

The recent financial turmoil from several bank failures, the Fed’s persistent hawkish stance to battle stubborn inflation, and renewed recession worries have kept the stock market highly volatile lately. Amid this backdrop, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound, large-cap stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Merck (MRK),…

The Federal Reserve hiked its key rate, but investors expect a U-turn as the bank crisis raises risk of recession. The S&P 500 fell.

Coupled with macroeconomic headwinds, the sudden regional banking failures have marred investor sentiments. Moreover, amid anticipations of a recession, the existing market volatilities are not likely to subside anytime soon. Given this backdrop, we think the strong growth prospects of Gilead Sciences (GILD), Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), and MacroGenics (MGNX) make…

The banking crisis and the Fed’s determination to cool inflation with higher interest rate hikes are likely to tip the economy into a recession. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise for investors to focus on their long-term portfolios and buy fundamentally strong stocks Broadcom (AVGO), Coca-Cola (KO), and Casey’s…

The recent banking turmoil caused by high-profile bank failures, renewed recession fears, and uncertainty over the Fed’s next move have significantly affected investor sentiment. Amid an uncertain market backdrop, it could be wise to buy and hold fundamentally sound, dividend-paying stocks Oracle Corporation (ORCL), CVS Health (CVS), and Humana (HUM)…

Do not let this 2 day rally for the stock market (SPY) fool you. Consider it a temporary relief rally with things lining up for the next leg lower. At the heart of that is the negative consequences that ALWAYS comes with Fed rate hikes. This time is no different…

The economy could be nearing a "Minsky moment" and a long overdue economic downturn.

Amidst the turmoil in the banking sector, high inflation, and the Fed’s restrictive monetary policy, the economy faces a threat of recession this year. However, fundamentally strong stocks AbbVie (ABBV) and Salesforce (CRM) might be worth adding to your watchlist. Read more.