Stocks to sell

Stock markets are enduring turmoil this August. Since the beginning of the month, the benchmark S&P 500 index has declined 2%. The downturn comes amid uneven corporate earnings and notable misses among some highly influential names. The volatility also comes as ratings agencies downgrade America’s credit rating and even the ratings on several U.S. banks.

Meme stocks are exciting, and they often seem like a way to make a ton of money in a short amount of time.  The rise of Wall Street Bets and the retail trading movement in 2021 changed America’s financial markets. In particular, traders took a liking to a lot of smaller or more obscure companies

It may seem like an odd time to be writing about risky energy stocks. After all, the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) removed all doubt as to the direction of oil prices for the remainder of 2023 at least. The agency is expected to forecast that domestic oil production is expected will rise by

Healthcare continues to lag in the broader market. Year to date, the Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 Health Care index is down 2% versus a 17% gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index. The declines among healthcare stocks are broad-based, with health insurers, pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers all trailing the stock market. Fears of

It’s been a difficult year for many investors to digest. Despite higher interest rates, the economy looks strong, with employment figures continuing to remain robust. In fact, unemployment levels are near historic lows, suggesting the bear market that took place last year perhaps shouldn’t have happened. That said, there are clear reasons for investors to

As summer comes to a close, it’s time to look at your consider which oil stocks to avoid in August. Investing in energy companies, especially oil stocks, can be a good idea for an investor looking to diversify and gain exposure to more portions of the overall market. It’s just essential for investors to have

While expecting the latest QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) rally to prove fleeting, I didn’t think it would reverse course so far, so fast. That is, within days of publication of my latest bearish take on QS stock, it has given back the gains from its post-earnings surge, and then some. Between July 31 and today, shares in

As we soar into the year’s second half, the seemingly sunny skies for airline stocks appear cloudier. The hot streak in the first half will likely tempt investors to buckle in for a profitable journey. However, as we look closer, the proverbial airline stocks to avoid signs may be urgently flashing. Travel may have jetted

The retail space can be unpredictable even at the best of times, so these retail stocks are definitely ones to avoid in the current environment. Debt levels have grown to uncomfortable levels for many of the sector’s players, and with rates rising and consumers tightening their purse strings, many retailers are between a rock and

Do you like to get in and out of meme stocks for a quick profit? If so, then it’s fine to hold Yellow (NASDAQ:YELL) stock for a brief period of time. On the other hand, a long-term investment in Yellow will probably only bring you a truckload of pain. Yellow is a shipping, trucking and logistics

By now, you’ve likely heard about ongoing strikes affecting entertainment stocks. After actors joined the writer picket lines, most entertainment stocks fell sharply. The fallout was broad, affecting legacy media franchises and streaming platforms alike. But continuing strikes aren’t all that’s suppressing entertainment stocks, and the future is bleak for legacy companies reliant on cable

Solar stocks had a great year so far, with the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act including multiple incentives for homeowners to jump on the solar bandwagon. Provisions that included tax credits led to a 40% jump in U.S. household solar installation. The tide may be changing though. Recent human rights allegations mean dark clouds are forming

Consumer stocks have been a mixed bag for investors in 2023. The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLY) is up 34.5% so far this year, making it the S&P 500’s third-best-performing sector. Meanwhile, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLP) is basically flat. Today’s list of consumer stocks to sell contains a discretionary high-flyer,

Last month, electric vehicle stocks spiked in price, including Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID). There are two reasons why LCID stock and other names in the space moved higher. For one, there were rising hopes of improvements ahead for the two biggest issues weighing over both the economy and the stock market: high inflation and high interest

Some folks might contend that Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) is a pioneer in the hydrogen fuel cell industry. That may or may not be the case, but it still doesn’t mean you should load up on PLUG stock now. As you may recall, the Plug Power share price rallied in June and July. However, the company’s investors

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing subsectors within the broader technology sector. But just like any sector there are cybersecurity stocks to buy and cybersecurity stocks to avoid.   Even before the global pandemic, enterprise companies already understood that protecting their businesses from cyberattacks was a need. Since 2020, many of these same companies

A lot of people on Wall Street are bullish on energy right now, with investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) recently forecasting that the price of Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, will be at $86 a barrel by year’s end. But not so fast. In mid-July, the International Energy Agency (IEA) lowered its global oil

It’s not easy to be cautious when the market is so enthused about Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Yet, sensible investors need to know when to walk away. NVDA stock rode high on artificial intelligence (AI) mania, but Nvidia’s value to the shareholders can’t just keep growing forever. Many financial traders like Nvidia because it manufactures chips for generative

The glitz and glam of the AI revolution have investors rushing to stake their claim in a potential trillion-dollar industry in the near future. However, the sobering thought of AI stocks to sell might give pause to the zealous. This year has seen AI soar as the investment darling, especially with rapid chatbots and image

As the market heads into the dog days of summer, investors may be putting their portfolios on autopilot and waiting to get direction in the Fall. That may be fine for some stocks. But if you own basic materials stocks, you should take one more look before holding through the summer. While there are some