Stocks to sell

A lot of once high-flying growth stocks have fallen on hard times. Many of the companies that thrived during the pandemic have been left out of the current market recovery and look unlikely to regain their former glory. A lot of these stocks are tied to unprofitable start-ups or companies whose services worked well when

Defying skeptics, i.e., the bears and the lion’s share of economists, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was up a huge 29% so far in 2023 as of the afternoon of June 27. But this is not the second half of 2020. In other words, the vast majority of tech stocks aren’t soaring. Instead, this is a true “stock-picker’s

Penny stocks are known for their low price, which can make them highly sensitive to any bit of news surrounding the stock. One thing that investors frequently look for when considering which penny stocks to sell is to look at investor sentiment. Specifically, are insiders selling the stock.   One motto of Peter Lynch, the

Artificial intelligence has been the talk of the town over the past few months, setting AI stocks on fire. Many mega-cap companies have joined the fray, investing billions in advancing the next-generation iterations of AI technology. Thus, whether we’re talking pure-play AI stocks, or companies making strategic pivots into this area, it’s clear that investors

Here’s a fresh development in the clean-energy vehicle space. Reportedly, a government-associated fund is taking a large stake in China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO). Prospective investors should certainly pay attention to this news item. Yet, it’s not a sufficient reason to buy NIO stock in 2023. As we’ll discuss in a moment, a similar

The party in energy stocks looks to be over. In 2022, oil and natural gas stocks were the only market segment that saw gains, as the price of crude oil surged to $122 per barrel. Now, with oil trading below $70 a barrel, the S&P 500 Energy Index is down 15% since the end of January. The

Selling stocks short is a practice that’s once again facing criticism, and a potential ban, following the collapse of multiple regional banks earlier in the year. Short selling is a risky practice where investors borrow shares, sell said shares (expecting their price to fall), then later buying these shares at a discount and pocket the

As a group, e-commerce stocks have been thumped coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. In-person work and a resurgence of bricks-and-mortar shopping activity have led to a significant selloff in e-commerce stocks over the past 18 months. Few, if any, names in the sector have been spared. Thus, despite the overall market rally being led by

Many investors flock to dividend investing for stable cash flow and the potential for appreciation. The idea of earning passive income is attractive, especially for consumers planning for retirement. However, companies change, and this can hurt investors if their portfolios continue on autopilot for too long. Previously high-conviction stocks can turn into duds as economic

Pharmaceutical stocks are trailing the market this year. So far in 2023, the Dow Jones U.S. Select Pharmaceuticals Index is down 5.4% while all three major indices are positive on the year. The declining investor interest in pharma stocks is a sharp reversal from the pandemic when the shares of many leading drugmakers were sitting

Just as all cheap houses aren’t a good buy, not all cheap stocks provide good value. Houses can have structural issues, such as a leaky roof or a broken HVAC system, or be in flood zones. Value stocks can lose market share, have legal problems, or be in doomed industries. After all, knowing what could

Without a doubt, it’s part of the management’s job at electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) to promote the company to investors. Yet, this doesn’t mean you have to buy what they’re selling. MULN stock is, I believe, bound for lower prices despite the management’s attempts to put a positive spin on a hopeless situation.

QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) briefly spiked earlier this month, but since then QS stock has coughed back these gains, and for a good reason. QS moved on misperceived good news, but the market has wised up. Investors now seem to share my view that this news is potentially harmful for QuantumScape’s long-term prospects. If that’s not bad

The stock market has enjoyed a surprising rally to start 2023. The Nasdaq Composite is up by almost 30% year-to-date; many stocks have jumped alongside it. While this price movement has rewarded long-term investors, it has resulted in many overvalued growth stocks.  Holding onto reliable stocks can yield long-term returns, but investors endure weeks and months

After losing its mojo during the last several years, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock really wants to get back in the groove. That’s easier said than done, though. As Intel seeks to establish multiple chip-fabrication factories, INTC stock should wonder how much this will cost and whether Intel can really succeed in a competitive field. Intel devolved from

In the investing world, large investors such as hedge funds and private equity firms carry tremendous power to make or break a company. When a small or micro-cap stock gets backing from some large investment entity, it typically causes a massive shift in the company outlook. It gets eyes on it from prominent retail investors

The stock market has been surging lately. And, in conjunction, stocks at risk of short selling are also rising as traders look to take advantage of overpriced securities. These three high short interest stocks are ones to avoid. Oftentimes, traders look at short interest as a bullish signal, as it could lead to a squeeze.

This year has been a boon for the tech-laden Nasdaq index and tech stocks as a whole. However, most of the growth in tech stocks was concentrated in a few key industries. Cloud names were soaring early this year, but the artificial intelligence (AI) companies ballooned in record-breaking fashion. Most top AI tech stocks trade

Amidst the tumultuous financial markets, one can’t help but cast a wary eye on troubled businesses. These firms are making headlines for all the wrong reasons, keeping investors up at night and questioning their investment decisions. Despite their best attempts at damage control, leaving a lasting impression of unease. This has led to the rise

There’s nothing inherently wrong with rival automotive manufacturers making deals. Thus, it’s perfectly fine that electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) has a charging-network agreement with Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Still, RIVN stock traders need to be careful. The deal with Tesla doesn’t solve Rivian’s other problems, especially in the area of revenue versus expenditures. There’s also a