Stocks to sell

Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) was making headlines last week. In a rare (for 2021 and 2022) bit of good news for shareholders, PTON stock rallied 28% over the course of the week. The catalyst was an analyst upgrade that rated PTON as “outperform,” giving the stock a $40 price target. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com With at least

AMC stock, one of last year’s great meme plays, has bought into a gold miner Hycroft was a penny stock before AMC took its position Both companies got a pop, but the gains won’t last. Investors should beware. AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) was a “meme play” in 2021. Small traders organized at Reddit’s r/Wallstreetbets put together

Investors in Houston American Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:HUSA) prior to March 4 are very happy. HUSA stock has shot up from around $1.90 to a peak of over $16 briefly. Since then, it has been declining and by Friday, March 18, it closed at $5.95. Source: Shutterstock However, there is every reason to believe that it could

AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) announced on Mar. 15 that it was investing $27.9 million in Hycroft Mining Corporation (NASDAQ:HYMC), owner of the Hycroft gold and silver development in Northern Nevada. AMC stock gained almost 7% on the news. Source: Ian Dewar Photography / Shutterstock If you missed the humor behind the headline, it is a play

Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) stock is off over 61% from its November peak and also down 52% since the end of 2021. Analysts are still positive on the stock, but with higher rates coming consumer spending could slow in the second half. This may not be adequately reflected yet in SHOP stock, despite its bounce off a

[embedded content] We can’t have an economic podcast without discussing the Eastern European conflict, which has hastened the spike in oil prices. It’s been on a tear lately, and oil stocks have seen some nice gains. But at the risk of striking any nerves, I’ve got something to say: “The oil trade is for suckers.”

FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) was supposed to offer investors a streaming sports TV service with a betting upside. However, FUBO stock has totally failed to deliver on that potential. Shares are down from a peak of $50 last year to under $8.50 now. Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com This is hardly a buy-the-dip opportunity either. Rather, this

Some may say they have bought Black Rifle Coffee (NYSE:BRCC) due to its high growth potential. But for many, it is the prospect of easy money that has driven them into BRCC stock. That is, the potential for it to go on an incredible run, similar to that of Digital World Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:DWAC). Source: YuniqueB

Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) has business operations related to digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services. While involvement here helped power SE stock higher in 2020, things have since gotten a bit more rocky for the shares. In fact, SE has charted a 45% loss year-to-date. Although some stock dips offer opportunities, I suggest investors avoid

AMC (NYSE:AMC) has been on the roll courtesy of the superhero-led success it has had of late. It recently recorded its third-best weekend of the pandemic with the release of “The Batman.” Hence, the money is rolling again for the theater giant, but AMC stock continues to be in a free-fall. Though things are improving, AMC

The fall of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:FB) stock illustrates an important point about today’s market. Founders have the power to build, but they also have the power to destroy. FB stock is no different, as its top-heavy power structure puts it at risk of missing opportunities it desperately needs for its metaverse plans. Source: Blue Planet

Texas-headquartered Houston American Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:HUSA) was incorporated in April of 2001, “with the purpose of engaging in oil and gas exploration and production.” Consequently, HUSA stock provides pure-play exposure to the boom and bust cycles of petroleum and natural gas. Source: Shutterstock Clearly, the energy market has been in a boom cycle lately. Due

Is the bubble finally bursting in Digital World Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:DWAC) stock? Its recent price drop seems to suggest that the answer is yes. Source: Ink Drop / Shutterstock After running up a spectacular 90% this year, DWAC stock has taken a sharp turn south in recent days. On March 7, shares of the special

Costco (NASDAQ:COST) rounded off another solid quarter. It continues to exhibit why COST stock is perhaps the best of breed in the food and staples retail sector. Source: ilzesgimene / Shutterstock.com However, its valuation continues to grow rapidly and seems divorced from its fundamentals and future outlook. With COST stock trading at over 27x forward

Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) is having a horrible year. After its latest financial results were released on Feb. 23, the company’s profit outlook has simply not improved. That leaves nowhere for SKLZ stock to go but down from here. Source: Dennis Diatel / Shutterstock.com The stock has been on a roller coaster, except lately it is only

San Francisco-headquartered Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) is sometimes known as a visual discovery platform. Soon after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, PINS stock rallied because people were spending more time indoors, on social media. Source: DANIEL CONSTANTE / Shutterstock That was a while ago, though, and the Covid-19 pandemic-related catalysts are fading away in 2022. Even the

Although optimism is usually a desirable trait to have, unfettered positivity can risk leaving you blind to basic realities. As an investor, you’ve got to read the room and respond appropriately, whether to advantage upside opportunities or to cut losses while you can. For European stocks, those exposed to certain names should consider the latter

Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA), a digital asset technology company that mines cryptocurrencies, has a Beta (5Y Monthly) of 4.64. This figure is not only extreme, but too risky. Source: Pixels Hunter / Shutterstock A stock that moves precisely in tandem with broader stock market volatility has a Beta of 1. This means that MARA

Falling below $100 per share, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) is back at price levels not seen since March 2020. In other words, PYPL stock has given back its pandemic era gains. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com You may think that this is an overreaction. That the markets are pricing in external uncertainties, along with some company-specific issues, too much

Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) is supposed to be a disruptor in the personal finance market. This might sound exciting, but Wall Street is clearly unenthusiastic about PSFE stock. Source: Devina Saputri / Shutterstock.com Just to recap, Paysafe debuted for public trading on March 31, 2021, after completing its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger with Foley Trasimene Acquisition II.