Stocks to sell

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

Spinoffs are an interesting investment opportunity. These are corporate transactions meant to separate at least two businesses from one another. Many times investors wake to find a new stock added to their portfolios. They don’t know where it came from or even what it does. Recently I found I was the proud owner of Solventum

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

It’s fair to assert that EV stalks are dangerous overall. The sector has been maligned throughout 2024 and continues to face ongoing issues. The electric vehicle industry continues to evolve but is facing what can optimistically be called a rough patch. Thus, many investors would classify any and all EV stocks as being dangerous. Yet, as with any sector, there are bound to be

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

Although geopolitical tensions are high and defense spending is generally on the rise globally, not all defense stocks companies will benefit. Some defense contractors may face challenges. Those include supply chain disruptions, labor shortages or reputational risks that could impact performance and prices. Moreover, the defense industry is heavily dependent on government contracts and budget

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

Recent first-quarter earnings reports have underlined the level of uncertainty surrounding tech stocks at a time when confounding Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation figures have had an adverse impact on Wall Street.  The news of March inflation data being hotter than expected at 3.5% caused widespread concern across U.S. markets. And the prospect of multiple

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

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.

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

The stock market had a strong 2023, which carried into 2024. After some initial declines in April, tech giants reported strong earnings that raised the stock market. However, there are some concerns beyond the horizon. Higher inflation, elevated interest rates and significant consumer debt can lead to obstacles in the future and stocks to avoid.

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

While technology stocks tend to drive the stock market higher, not all tech securities are created equal. Many well-known technology concerns are struggling right now and seeing their stocks sink deeper into the red. Problems plaguing tech companies range from excessive debt levels and poor sales to product misfires and declining market share. Whatever the

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

Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock is worth watching ahead of earnings. Rivian’s last earnings report showed promising revenue growth but was followed by a sharp stock decline. Multiple layoffs and negative sentiment from Wall Street have contributed to investor concern ahead of the May 7 report. The company had two layoffs this year and delayed a factory

Tech stock investors have seen tremendous volatility over the past few years. While many stocks have soared, not al have. Thus, it is always a good idea to keep in mind which companies are worth adding to, and which are tech stocks to sell. If you look at broader indexes, that may not seem true. However, if you exclude the

Given the recent market volatility, many traders are trying to make money in penny stocks. With low prices and elevated volatility, penny stocks could be a great way for traders to cash in on breaking news and rapid changes in market sentiment. However, with the seemingly weakening economic and political backdrop, this is a risky

Warren Buffett may be the Oracle of Omaha, but his track record isn’t perfect. Just look to his losing airline play that saw Buffett dump a slew of airline stocks, including Delta (NYSE:DAL) and American (NASDAQ:AAL), at or near their initial pandemic bottom in May 2020 — companies which, like Delta, nearly doubled in the

Growth stocks can deliver impressive long-term returns for patient investors. This group of assets has the potential to outperform the stock market due to high revenue growth. Some of these corporations also exhibit significant net income growth or make progress with trimming their losses. However, a disappointing earnings report can change the entire narrative. A