Stocks to sell

In early April, prominent Wall St analysts predicted that oil prices could go beyond $100 per barrel as OPEC+ cut output while demand was supposed to surge due to China’s reopening. However, this prediction has failed to come to fruition, as oil prices have barely budged beyond $70 a barrel, down from over $80 in April. This was

The outlook of American bank stocks is generally mixed at this point. On the one hand, the sector should benefit from the overall strength of the U.S. economy, and the increase in interest rates makes it easier for many banks to generate large net interest margins (NIM) by charging high-interest rates on their loans. But on the

There are no hard and fast rules for what constitutes a blue-chip stock. You just know them when you see them. They tend to be large, stable, profitable companies with well-known consumer products that have a long track-record of success. Investors tend to view blue-chips stocks as safe havens for when times get tough. But

The global shift towards electric vehicles (or EVs) isn’t slowing down. But that’s hardly a reason to roll the dice with overhyped EV stocks. Plenty of companies stand to benefit from the vehicle electrification trend. Others, not so much. If successful in their respective “EV pivots,” incumbent automakers like Ford (NYSE:F) could become more profitable,

With private equity firms showing interest in the cybersecurity sector through acquisitions, now could be an opportune time to invest in cybersecurity stocks. Despite experiencing dips during market downturns, these stocks have maintained a strong growth trajectory. As the market turns bullish again, these companies should benefit. Investing in cybersecurity stocks is a logical choice

A lot of once high-flying growth stocks have fallen on hard times. Many of the companies that thrived during the pandemic have been left out of the current market recovery and look unlikely to regain their former glory. A lot of these stocks are tied to unprofitable start-ups or companies whose services worked well when

Defying skeptics, i.e., the bears and the lion’s share of economists, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was up a huge 29% so far in 2023 as of the afternoon of June 27. But this is not the second half of 2020. In other words, the vast majority of tech stocks aren’t soaring. Instead, this is a true “stock-picker’s

Penny stocks are known for their low price, which can make them highly sensitive to any bit of news surrounding the stock. One thing that investors frequently look for when considering which penny stocks to sell is to look at investor sentiment. Specifically, are insiders selling the stock.   One motto of Peter Lynch, the

Artificial intelligence has been the talk of the town over the past few months, setting AI stocks on fire. Many mega-cap companies have joined the fray, investing billions in advancing the next-generation iterations of AI technology. Thus, whether we’re talking pure-play AI stocks, or companies making strategic pivots into this area, it’s clear that investors

2023 has been a great year for the Nasdaq, with the tech-heavy index up 30%. With inflation moderating and the Federal Reserve seemingly set to pivot in its interest rate hike campaign, things are looking up. But it’s not all clear skies. In fact, for some high-risk tech stocks, investors should use the recent rally

Here’s a fresh development in the clean-energy vehicle space. Reportedly, a government-associated fund is taking a large stake in China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO). Prospective investors should certainly pay attention to this news item. Yet, it’s not a sufficient reason to buy NIO stock in 2023. As we’ll discuss in a moment, a similar

Selling stocks short is a practice that’s once again facing criticism, and a potential ban, following the collapse of multiple regional banks earlier in the year. Short selling is a risky practice where investors borrow shares, sell said shares (expecting their price to fall), then later buying these shares at a discount and pocket the

The party in energy stocks looks to be over. In 2022, oil and natural gas stocks were the only market segment that saw gains, as the price of crude oil surged to $122 per barrel. Now, with oil trading below $70 a barrel, the S&P 500 Energy Index is down 15% since the end of January. The

As a group, e-commerce stocks have been thumped coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. In-person work and a resurgence of bricks-and-mortar shopping activity have led to a significant selloff in e-commerce stocks over the past 18 months. Few, if any, names in the sector have been spared. Thus, despite the overall market rally being led by

Many investors flock to dividend investing for stable cash flow and the potential for appreciation. The idea of earning passive income is attractive, especially for consumers planning for retirement. However, companies change, and this can hurt investors if their portfolios continue on autopilot for too long. Previously high-conviction stocks can turn into duds as economic

Pharmaceutical stocks are trailing the market this year. So far in 2023, the Dow Jones U.S. Select Pharmaceuticals Index is down 5.4% while all three major indices are positive on the year. The declining investor interest in pharma stocks is a sharp reversal from the pandemic when the shares of many leading drugmakers were sitting

Just as all cheap houses aren’t a good buy, not all cheap stocks provide good value. Houses can have structural issues, such as a leaky roof or a broken HVAC system, or be in flood zones. Value stocks can lose market share, have legal problems, or be in doomed industries. After all, knowing what could

Without a doubt, it’s part of the management’s job at electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) to promote the company to investors. Yet, this doesn’t mean you have to buy what they’re selling. MULN stock is, I believe, bound for lower prices despite the management’s attempts to put a positive spin on a hopeless situation.

The stock market has enjoyed a surprising rally to start 2023. The Nasdaq Composite is up by almost 30% year-to-date; many stocks have jumped alongside it. While this price movement has rewarded long-term investors, it has resulted in many overvalued growth stocks.  Holding onto reliable stocks can yield long-term returns, but investors endure weeks and months

QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) briefly spiked earlier this month, but since then QS stock has coughed back these gains, and for a good reason. QS moved on misperceived good news, but the market has wised up. Investors now seem to share my view that this news is potentially harmful for QuantumScape’s long-term prospects. If that’s not bad