Stocks to sell

The performance of the stock market in 2023 has been mixed. The Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies, global economic conditions, and energy sector shifts have trended this year. As a result, fluctuations and downturns in major indexes are the norm. True, many invested in quality stocks, and saw values rise. So why forego already achieved

U.S. retail sales fell in October for the first time in seven months as the economy shows signs of starting to cool. Indeed, Thanksgiving holiday retail sales during the weekend of Black Friday through Cyber Monday were strong. Yet several retailers are issuing cautious guidance for both holiday spending and the current fourth quarter, claiming

Energy is a highly cyclical industry, meaning efficient portfolio management dictates frequent sector rebalancing within an alpha-seeking investor’s asset mix. Although energy companies have delivered stellar results in recent years, global supply and demand factors are smoothing out. Moreover, consumer sentiment is waning, which introduces demand-side risk. Despite the United States Brent Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:BNO)

A risky yet potentially rewarding strategy is betting against companies on their way to financial ruin. While shorting stocks does expose investors to potentially infinite losses if a stock irrationally spikes higher, companies with poor fundamentals and who consistently dilute investors typically pay for it. In many cases, these are zombie companies on their last

The Electric Vehicle industry has had a rough year. Amid high inflation, supply chain issues, and low consumer spending, the demand for EVs saw a significant drop. Several EV makers have cut their production targets and are reducing their investment in EVs. While the demand for EVs will eventually pick up, several companies could be

Nio’s (NYSE:NIO) delivery growth accelerated sharply in the third quarter, and the EV maker is taking multiple measures that should dramatically lower its costs over the longer term. Still, NIO stock looks poised to miss its 2023 delivery guidance, is not growing nearly as quickly as many of its peers, and continues to lack strong,

The tech sector has come back in favor lately. However, while there are plenty of high-quality tech stocks to buy, there are many doomed tech stocks that are best to avoid as well. By-and-large, these “doomed tech stocks” fall into one of two categories. First, there are slow-growing and/or unprofitable tech firms that, despite talk

Aluminum is a highly utilitarian metal that has application across multiple Industries. However, prices have fallen throughout 2023, which has caused problems for weaker aluminum stocks. Currently, aluminum prices have fallen by $178 per ton which is more than 7% lower than it was at the beginning of 2023. Reports from earlier in the year

While market experts often arouse the scorn of Internet critics, investors should nevertheless pay particular attention to the stocks analysts are selling. It all comes down to both the influence that these authorities exert along with their professional reputation. To illustrate, rather than looking at stocks analysts hate, let’s consider the more common scenario: securities

Following its merger with a special purpose acquisition company in 2021, Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID) stock got as high as $55 a share but slid lower since. The journey forward is going to be a lot longer and bumpier than investors originally believed. Over-promising and under-delivering plagued the luxury electric sedan maker. Vehicle production is well

Late last month, and early into this month, GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock experienced what could be called a pre-earnings rally, but in hindsight may have been little more than a “dead cat bounce.” However, this latest run-up for the “meme stock” legend has ended almost as quickly as it started. Shares began to pull back on

Life is short. Time relentlessly moves forward, transforming seconds and minutes into hours and days. Before you know it, it’s nearly the end of 2023 and another year is winding down. The lesson here? You can’t afford to waste time when you’re investing, especially if you’re holding F-rated stocks to sell. F-rated stocks are a

The tech sector has been carrying the S&P 500 for most of the year, making investors very optimistic about its future. However, the scramble to buy into the area brings to mind the aphorism, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” That is to say, the increased optimism tends to overlook the glaring issues with some

Solar stocks have had a tough year due to rising interest rates and reduced sales. Solar industry growth in Europe has decelerated due to surplus inventories and reduced demand in crucial markets. In the United States, increased interest rates and a metering reform in California, the nation’s largest solar market, have dampened the demand for

The holiday sales season tends to be a “make or break” window for retail stocks. Many companies inch along throughout the year, posting similar stats quarter over quarter (QOQ). And then, they get their holiday season surge. Because of this cyclical business, companies that can’t hit a home run during December usually crash hard once

In my previous Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) article, I emphasized how bearish I am for the stock. This is mainly because I believe there are much better AI companies to consider and invest in. In addition, PLTR has received a lot of issues and downsides in the past few weeks, which adds up more to why

Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock has faced several challenges in scaling up its EV production and delivery capabilities. In this article, we will discuss three reasons why investors should sell Rivian’s stock and look for other opportunities in the EV space. RIVN Stock in Overvalued Rivian went public in early November 2021 valued at $127.3 billion, making

Speculative meme tokens are unlikely to yield positive surprises. If taking risks, investors are better likely to find deals in other speculative areas of the market, such as penny stocks. Indeed, there are a few companies to be snuffed out with solid business fundamentals and a decently-skewed risk/reward profile. However, most meme tokens in the

In the volatile investment landscape, the notion of penny stocks can concern even the most seasoned investors. These stocks, recognized for their questionable reputation, pair high risks with the potential for significant returns. Investing in this area requires not only caution but also thorough research and careful assessment of each company. Moreover, penny stock companies

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