Stocks to sell

The U.S. stock market started the year with an unusual divergence, suggesting overhyped stocks. The S&P 500 hit an all-time high level at 7.3% year-to-date (YTD) rise. And the Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) shows market headwinds, having contracted by 3% from July 2023 to the end of January 2024.  Although not outright pointing

Tech stocks appear to be a no-lose bet in this market. But you would be wrong if you think you can pick up any tech stock and enjoy your gains. There are, unfortunately, plenty of F-rated tech stocks of which you need to give a wide berth. True, the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite continues to outperform

Equity analysts can be a finnicky bunch. While there are some stocks that are universally adored and praised, such as chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), there are many other stocks that are reviled and criticized by analysts. Many companies that were once in the good books of analysts have now been relegated to the dog house. Poor

There are three tech stocks to sell for February. These companies are in the process of a slow decline via slowing fundamentals and weak business models that are not conducive to the long-term gains that investors hope for. Given the rising S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices, which generally signal robust market conditions, investors might expect

While we are anticipating the electric vehicle market to pick up in the coming months, be aware that every company is not going to pick up with it. With inflation in control and Fed rate cuts to follow, we can see a higher consumer spending and this could lead to an improvement in the demand

Dividend stocks are a staple of many people’s portfolios. The steady quarterly or monthly income is a great piece of an overall portfolio that can help people meet key financial challenges. But not all dividend stocks offer the same level of safety. Dividend cuts are a sad reality of the industry. And companies’ dividends enter

Many prominent Wall Street analysts and well-regarded economists are predicting a potential market downturn, or even a crash, this year. Observers say this is particularly likely if the economy falls into a recession, as some people continue to expect. While these dire forecasts seem unlikely in the near term, one never knows. Equity markets can

In the fast-paced world of digital assets, understanding which cryptos to sell remains imperative as Bitcoin (BTC-USD) blows past the $50,000 mark again. Driven by the launch of new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the excitement surrounding Bitcoin’s ‘halving,’ this increase demonstrates a remarkable 200% recovery from previous lows. It indicates strong investor confidence. However, this

As the stock market evolves, the era of meme stocks seems to be a thing of the past. Popular meme stocks such as AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) and Ocugen (NASDAQ:OCGN) have tanked in value, shedding most of their gains during the retail trading frenzy. Moreover, the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on cutting interest rates, and prioritizing

There are winners and losers in most things, be it a baseball game, a political campaign or the stock market. As some stocks go up, others go down. Identifying which stocks to sell and knowing when to pull the trigger is a key factor to being a successful investor. And while it’s difficult to give

Many electric vehicle stocks rallied in 2020 and 2021 as investors got excited about the industry gaining market share. While some stocks appreciated due to strong financials, other EV stocks soared just because they had something to do with electric vehicles. This has led to some overvalued EV stocks that you should probably drop soon.

Real estate boom-and-bust cycles are repetitive, and I’m afraid that we look set for another. What’s my premise? Well, the interest-rate cycle has topped out, and the U.S. Treasury yield curve is inverted, which usually means an economic slowdown is set to occur. Moreover, commercial real estate prices are on a steep decline while mortgage rates remain exorbitant. Real Estate Investment

Retail stocks continue to underperform. Year to date (YTD), the S&P Retail Select Industry Index is up 0.35% compared to a 7% gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index. Over the past 12 months, the S&P retail index has risen 7% versus a 27% increase in the S&P 500. The main reason for the poor

Stock markets are soaring. With positive vibes in the air, traders are giving penny stocks a second look in hopes of locking in some quick gains during this major bull market run. However, folks should still proceed with caution. Most penny stocks end up with low share prices due to some major structural problem with

Social media stocks can come and go just as fast as the memes their platforms support. While the early days of social media stocks provided potential for huge growth akin to the dot-com bubble, many of these publicly traded companies are now faltering thanks to expanded regulatory action, increased competition and dwindling customer demand. The

As you may recall from my past coverage of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), I’ve been bearish about this early-stage electric vehicle stock. However, following the EV maker’s latest quarterly earnings release, my RIVN stock analysis has become even more downbeat. Why? Admittedly, Rivian remains in a much better position than other high-profile EV upstarts. For instance,

If you invest in the stock market long enough, you will get burned by a position. The investment thesis can change over time and cracks can appear in a growth narrative. Investors can choose from many stocks, but it is important to assess which companies offer reasonable margins of safety and promising long-term prospects. Some

With the stock market reaching new record highs, the list of stocks to sell grows. Driven in part by expectations around artificial intelligence (AI) developments, several companies have become significantly overextended relative to their underlying financial performance. While broader economic and monetary conditions support ongoing gains across indices, not all firms will be wise long-term

Going against a trend and shorting hot stocks doesn’t usually work out well. As the saying goes, the market can remain irrational longer than you can stay solvent. For months (it feels like years, though), bears have been calling for an imminent Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) crash. But, on the contrary, shares kept climbing and knocked many

Many investors turn to the S&P 500 for a diversified portfolio of profitable companies. This index does most of the work for you and gives you exposure to some of the top companies. However, this index contains 500 stocks and a few of them are bound to generate bad returns for long-term investors. Stocks get filtered out