Stocks to sell

I’d like to begin this article by informing you that I am personally opposed to the overall concept of a metaverse. My bias against it stems from the belief that, as a project, it lacks the substance necessary to deliver on its financial promises. After all, for it to succeed, the quality of life in virtual reality would have

The stock market is off to a washing machine kind of start for 2024, with gains and lulls that keep investors guessing. In this type of market, it’s equally important to identify not only the best stocks to buy, but F-rated stock picks to avoid a summer slump. The benchmark Dow Jones Industrial Average is

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, an index of 30 blue-chip stocks meant to act as a bellwether for the American economy, has been moving in fits and starts this year. So far in 2024, the index is up a ho-hum 3%. As is often the case, the Dow 30 is lagging behind the other two

Given the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, it’s hard to imagine that there are any AI stocks to sell. They’ve all got to be good, no? The reality is, like every other industry or segment, there are good and bad stocks to buy and sell. That’s life. I’ve been tasked with coming up with three AI

The stock market has been on an amazing run. In particular, growth and technology stocks have surged over the past year. With the market in general rising strongly, there have been all sorts of companies that have delivered outsized gains and sparked overwhelming investor enthusiasm. Thanks to the prominence of momentum investing strategies, oftentimes stocks

As we enter the tail end of first-quarter earnings season, clear winners and losers have emerged. Many well-known blue-chip companies that were expected to knock the cover off the ball with their prints ended up striking out. In turn, this badly hurting their share prices in the process and drawing the ire of shareholders. The

The restaurant industry is difficult. Competition is fierce. Consumers are picky. Workers are transitory. And profit margins can be razor thin. The National Restaurant Association estimates that only 20% of restaurants are successful. About 60% of all restaurants fail in their first year of operation, and 80% fail within five years of opening. Those are

April was forgettable, to say the least, for the stock market. Not only was it the worst month of the year, but it was also the worst month since February 2023. Hence, investors’ focus now shifts to income stocks, potentially offering a safe harbor amidst the volatility. However, it’s imperative not to act impulsively and

Once, the saying “Don’t bet against the mouse” was commonplace when advising investors to avoid trading against Disney (NYSE:DIS). Increasingly, that maxim is falling out of favor and replaced with “Don’t bet against Elon Musk.” Looking at Elon Musk’s many projects with a clear, fair and impartial perspective is nearly impossible today. That’s because political

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is full of proven blue-chip stocks, many of which can help build an impressive, high-quality portfolio. That said, the price-weighed nature of the index is just weird and perhaps too arbitrary to make it a widely-followed representation of how the broader market is doing. Undoubtedly, the S&P 500 is the

The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:XLF) is down by approximately 3% month-over-month, illustrating the interim negativity attached to the financial sector.  Interest rate uncertainty paired with inconsistent real economic factors will lead to a sectoral drawdown. Sure, some variables might combat my outlook. However, the aforementioned variables may cause credit spreads to surge in the coming months, leading to a

Bears haven’t caught a break in more than five years, starting with the 2019 flash crash, which triggered predictions of a financial crisis on par with 2008. The early pandemic also looked bleak economically—until unexpected monetary policies drove stocks to new heights, highlighting clear growth stock opportunities. Then, the Federal Reserve’s shift in policy ramped

Trump Media and Technology Group’s (NASDAQ:DJT) share price has more than doubled since mid-April. Trading in Trump Media stock has become so crazy that CEO Devin Nunes has asked House Republicans to investigate short-selling by eight financial firms. “I believe quick action is necessary to protect retail shareholders, identify wrongdoers, and determine whether any laws

Rising inflation pressures spooked equity markets in April. The S&P 500, for instance, shed more than 25% of its value, its worst month since last September. Moreover, The NASDAQ and Dow followed suit, with similar losses. Many would say that the current market scenario is the Fed’s undoing, with it initially supporting markets but now

Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, has spoken, and Wall Street won’t like it. The Fed has decided to hold off on cutting interest rates, citing discouraging developments in the fight against inflation. Hence, we’re now looking at higher for longer interest rates, which makes it opportune to consider shedding Nasdaq stocks to avoid.

The U.S. Federal Reserve has officially announced that it will ease its quantitative tightening program from June onwards. This decision can be seen as a leading indicator of an interest rate pivot, which some investors might find encouraging. However, I would like to exercise caution in interpreting this development, as an expected economic slowdown appears

Amid the current earnings season, with brokers actively revising price targets, Citigroup (NYSE:C) recently reduced its 12-month targets for several companies. Therefore, we discuss three stocks affected by the recent Citi price target cuts today. When analysts update their views on shares, investors pay attention. Yet, a recent report covering 2002-2021 revealed an average difference

Meme stocks are names that have gained a large following because of activity on social media. Of course, meme stocks’ heyday was back in 2021, and most of the names that went on a tear thanks to their popularity on social media have subsequently crashed. Among these stocks are GameStop (NYSE:GME), AMC (NYSE:AMC) and Ocugen

Is the market likely to see a reset, similar to the ones after the dot-com bubble in 2000 and the 2008 financial crisis? As with everything in economics, opinions are divided. In this uncertain environment, identifying energy stocks to avoid becomes a critical strategy for investors looking to safeguard their portfolios. What is known is

Not everyone is feeling good about the stock market. Inflation has been picking up, and interest rates have remained elevated. Earnings reports for tech companies have been good for the most part, but that doesn’t mean the market will remain attractive over the next few years. Time in the market beats timing the market. However, some corporations