Stocks to sell

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

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

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

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

Over the past week, it has appeared QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) shares could end 2023 on a high note. Despite a lack of fresh news, QS stock has climbed from $5.50 to just under $7 per share since late last month. But with the release of a new sell-side analyst rating for the stock, QS’s performance between

Warren Buffett wrote an op-ed for The New York Times during the financial markets collapse in 2008 titled, “Buy American. I Am.” At the time, the housing market was in free fall, Lehman Brothers had just imploded, and the stock market tumbled 20% on its way to losing more than half its value before hitting bottom. Buffett’s

Can concert films save global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) from financial ruin? Should AMC stock investors trust the company after multiple share sales? These are some of the billion-dollar questions surrounding AMC Entertainment – and unfortunately, the answers generally aren’t positive. AMC Entertainment’s fans, known as “Apes,” are rooting for the company to stage a post-pandemic

Investing in growth stocks has proved to be the winning strategy over the past 15 years. However, investors have also seen the downside of owning speculative growth names during downturns. For instance, the one we saw in 2022 as interest rates climbed higher suddenly comes to mind. Indeed, the well-established negative correlation between rising interest

The very sharp increase in interest rates since March 2022 has caused the number of home sales to plunge. That’s because many consumers prefer to stay in their current homes. These homeowners are paying very low interest rates. If they moved into new homes, they would probably pay much higher rates. In October, an index

As a proud Canadian, it bothers me that Canadian airlines rank last for on-time arrivals in North America. While not surprising, given most Canadians aren’t known for seeking competence from their duopolistic domestic businesses, American investors are wise to put Canadian airline stocks at the top of their list of Canadian stocks to avoid.  Fortunately,

Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) stock has faced a steep decline, plummeting more than 99% from its $300 2018 peak. The Canadian cannabis market fell short of growth expectations, leading to challenges. Tilray is diversifying its business model with craft brewing ventures. With the stock trading under $2 per share, newfound delisting concerns that are plaguing the stock.

Underperforming bank stocks are casting a shadow over the U.S. financial landscape on the back of diminished investor confidence, shaken by the March banking crisis. The banking sector, still reeling from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and struggles of smaller lenders, has yet to see the same benefits of rising interest rates. This bleak scenario

The Nasdaq has rebounded strongly since the start of 2023, gaining more than 10% in the past month. The index has benefited from the positive economic data that showed a slowdown in inflation and consumer spending, easing the pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates further. However, not all tech stocks have participated

The year 2023 has been a volatile one for the equities markets and investors, especially for those playing in the small-cap space. The S&P500 and Nasdaq faced an extended sell-off and even entered “correction” territory between August and November, as investors worried about inflation and the impact of the Fed’s rate hikes.  Fortunately, the recent

Once a blockbuster hit in the financial markets, Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock can’t seem to gain traction in 2023. Will next year be any better? Don’t get your hopes up, as the recent news items pertaining to Nio don’t give a very positive impression. China-based EV manufacturer has the unenviable task of competing against Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), which started an

When an investor’s interest in a company starts to soar due to positive news, an acquisition, an earnings beat, and a number of other events, it usually causes a drastic increase in the underlying stock price. A situation many investors find themselves in is wanting to buy into a company that is on a great

As the U.S. Senate rallies to lower broadband costs, it’s a pivotal moment for investors to scrutinize telecom stocks. Amidst this legislative whirlwind, key initiatives have emerged as game-changers. Firstly, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and 31 colleagues advocate fervently for the Affordable Connectivity Program funding extension. This vital program, a lifeline for countless households, ensures