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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Katie Brockman

How Savvy Investors Are Positioning for Recession Risks While Markets Defy Predictions

Investors employ three-part recession strategy: build 3-6 month emergency funds, research quality stocks for potential downturns, and avoid panic selling despite 25-49% recession odds.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Bond Volatility Spikes to 9-Month High: What Treasury Turmoil Means for Stocks

BofA MOVE Index surges 28% to 108.84, highest since April 2025, signaling potential stock market volatility amid geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Anders Bylund And Daniel Foelber

Deep Discounts in Energy and Finance: Two Beaten-Down Stocks Present Buying Opportunities

Fluence Energy down 51% and American Express down 22% offer buying opportunities supported by strong backlogs, backlog visibility, and earnings growth forecasts.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Justin Pope

Two Dividend Aristocrats Offer 5-6% Yields for Income-Focused Investors in 2026

Altria ($MO) and Verizon ($VZ) offer 6.13% and 5.32% yields respectively, with 56 and 22 years of consecutive dividend growth, providing reliable income for 2026.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Three High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offering 5.3% Average Return

Three dividend stocks offer 5.3% average yield: Chevron (3.8%, 39 years dividend growth), UPS (6.6%, turnaround play), General Mills (5.6%, 13-year low valuation).
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jeremy Bowman

Eisman's Steady Hand: Why Top Investor Isn't Budging on Iran Crisis

Top investor Steve Eisman maintains portfolio unchanged amid Iran tensions, exemplifying disciplined investing approach favoring fundamental analysis over geopolitical reactions.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Fed Policy Shifts Pose Risks to Extended Market Rally

Fed policy shifts could threaten the stock market's current rally, as incoming Chair Warsh's preference for balance sheet deleveraging may raise borrowing costs and dampen economic growth.
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