The recent inflation read came in below market expectations at 2.8%. This was seen as a positive sign, and most stocks opened higher. However, the recovery in these stocks is still on shaky ground. Dividend stocks with very high yields can be a much better bet if inflation unexpectedly trends significantly lower in the coming months.

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) started this week tumbling 4% on Monday -- the index's worst day since September 2022 -- and is still 12.5% off its all-time highs after today's trading session.

Nvidia stock was hammered big time during the Nasdaq sell-off of 2022. Here's what Nvidia's growth and valuation may mean for what's happening now.