Stocks to sell

Some stocks just can’t catch a break. Shares of many blue-chips are now languishing in the doldrums with no catalysts or momentum to carry them higher. This is largely due to poor management of the companies behind the stocks. Also, it can be due to negative investor sentiment, sector rotation, and economic forces. Whatever the

In a high-interest-rate environment, investors need to be selective when it comes to financial stocks. There are many choices out there, and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock simply isn’t the best one. When all is said and done, there’s a better alternative in the fintech field. Don’t get the wrong idea. PayPal may succeed in 2024, but be sure to

Over the past week, it has appeared QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) shares could end 2023 on a high note. Despite a lack of fresh news, QS stock has climbed from $5.50 to just under $7 per share since late last month. But with the release of a new sell-side analyst rating for the stock, QS’s performance between

Folks who invested in China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO) had a great summer this year. Then, the stock had a terrible fall in both senses of the word. Some investors may consider buying NIO stock, but we give it a “D” grade. The risks outweigh the potential rewards as Nio focuses on a specific EV battery

Warren Buffett wrote an op-ed for The New York Times during the financial markets collapse in 2008 titled, “Buy American. I Am.” At the time, the housing market was in free fall, Lehman Brothers had just imploded, and the stock market tumbled 20% on its way to losing more than half its value before hitting bottom. Buffett’s

Bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) rally to the $41,800 mark signals a pivotal recovery. It reflects a 6% rise within a day and a resurgence in investor confidence. Yet, within this bullish momentum, discerning investors are eyeing certain cryptos to sell, particularly those with little real-world utility. Moreover, the crypto market is tilting towards valuing robust fundamentals over

Given that anything’s possible on Wall Street, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock could stage an astounding comeback in 2024. Yet, investors should focus on probabilities and facts, and not just on lottery-ticket possibilities. Overall, the risk-to-reward balance doesn’t favor LCID stock and we’re assigning it a low-confidence grade of “D.” It’s well-established that EV demand has waned recently. Amid

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock is in a better place than many other EV plays, but that doesn’t make it a buy. Rivian’s relative strengths notwithstanding, the company is far from being on a smooth ride to growth and profitability. Although experiencing fewer issues, the Rivian’s troubles could soon start weighing on shares. This stock, after

Can concert films save global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) from financial ruin? Should AMC stock investors trust the company after multiple share sales? These are some of the billion-dollar questions surrounding AMC Entertainment – and unfortunately, the answers generally aren’t positive. AMC Entertainment’s fans, known as “Apes,” are rooting for the company to stage a post-pandemic

With the global economy recovering from a post-pandemic world, investors are on the lookout for lucrative stock market opportunities. However, amidst the most promising prospects, there exists a cohort of underperforming stocks. In order to be strategic, take these underperforming stocks to drop and bid them adieu. Several factors can contribute to underperforming stocks ranging

Investing in growth stocks has proved to be the winning strategy over the past 15 years. However, investors have also seen the downside of owning speculative growth names during downturns. For instance, the one we saw in 2022 as interest rates climbed higher suddenly comes to mind. Indeed, the well-established negative correlation between rising interest

The stock market is certainly looking a lot better heading into year’s end, thanks to a big rally during November. The benchmark S&P 500 gained 5% in the month and is now up 20% as we head towards New Year’s Eve. However, while a lot of stocks are benefitting from the current upsurge, many are

Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock hit a new all-time low early last month following disappointing quarterly results and guidance. Shares continue to languish despite subsequent positive news about the company. Lucid unveiled its latest vehicle model, an electric SUV known as the Gravity, at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show. Despite the Gravity’s debut, investor enthusiasm

The very sharp increase in interest rates since March 2022 has caused the number of home sales to plunge. That’s because many consumers prefer to stay in their current homes. These homeowners are paying very low interest rates. If they moved into new homes, they would probably pay much higher rates. In October, an index

Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) stock has faced a steep decline, plummeting more than 99% from its $300 2018 peak. The Canadian cannabis market fell short of growth expectations, leading to challenges. Tilray is diversifying its business model with craft brewing ventures. With the stock trading under $2 per share, newfound delisting concerns that are plaguing the stock.

Underperforming bank stocks are casting a shadow over the U.S. financial landscape on the back of diminished investor confidence, shaken by the March banking crisis. The banking sector, still reeling from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and struggles of smaller lenders, has yet to see the same benefits of rising interest rates. This bleak scenario

The Nasdaq has rebounded strongly since the start of 2023, gaining more than 10% in the past month. The index has benefited from the positive economic data that showed a slowdown in inflation and consumer spending, easing the pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates further. However, not all tech stocks have participated

The year 2023 has been a volatile one for the equities markets and investors, especially for those playing in the small-cap space. The S&P500 and Nasdaq faced an extended sell-off and even entered “correction” territory between August and November, as investors worried about inflation and the impact of the Fed’s rate hikes.  Fortunately, the recent

In the unpredictable terrain of the stock market, meme stocks to avoid have become a critical watchlist for investors. The social media-driven phenomenon has effectively turned stocks you’d typically avoid into viral sensations, leading to temporary price surges as communities rally to boost their value. While this could potentially lead to short-term gains, the underlying

As a proud Canadian, it bothers me that Canadian airlines rank last for on-time arrivals in North America. While not surprising, given most Canadians aren’t known for seeking competence from their duopolistic domestic businesses, American investors are wise to put Canadian airline stocks at the top of their list of Canadian stocks to avoid.  Fortunately,