Stocks to sell

It’s been a tumultuous first half of 2024 for cybersecurity stocks as early optimism was handed a reality check amid challenging first-quarter earnings for leading industry players like Cloudflare and Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT).  With worse-than-expected billings shortfalls pushing cybersecurity stocks lower, the complex state of the industry has been laid bare for investors.  There’s little doubt

When things go well, dividend stocks can generate steady gains while providing cash flow for investors. Ideally, corporations raise their dividends every year and deliver long-term returns for investors. However, the presence of index funds and thousands of publicly traded corporations should invite investors to be more selective about their assets. Some dividend stocks will

Following the smart money can tip you off about good investment ideas and positions that you should trim from your portfolio. These investors have more time to research their investments and often have large teams doing their research. A lot of thought goes into each decision made by smart money. Emotions less easily sway this group; they have many years of

While there are always dangers associated with stock market investing, one way to lessen possible losses is to select stocks likely to underperform. Here, the focus is on the core flaws of three businesses called out for having unsettling operational and financial data. These businesses consistently face falling sales, rising overhead, and failing to reach

Social media continues to be extremely popular. Today, five billion people — more than half the world’s population — regularly access social media sites. The average person visits seven different social media sites each month. Use of social media is even greater among young people, with 93% of teenagers in the U.S. saying they regularly

Blue-chip stocks continue to trail in this market. Through the first half of the year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is comprised of 30 blue-chip stocks, is up 4% compared to a 20% gain in the technology loaded Nasdaq Composite index. Technology stocks, particularly the mega-cap names, continue to outperform at the expense of

When deciding which stocks to invest in, understanding which exchanges they are listed on can make a big difference in long-term performance and perception. For most U.S.-based investors, the two exchanges they hear about the most are the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq. The NYSE is known for its relative stability and

Quantum computing could very well bring about a digital age greater than generative artificial intelligence (AI). For those unaware, quantum computing leverages quantum mechanics, the physics undergirding small particles, to solve problems that classical computers have a hard time getting through. Moreover, in classical computers, bits, which are the fundamental units of information, can only

As the artificial intelligence (AI) sector continues to captivate the market’s imagination, many AI stocks have seen their valuations skyrocket. However, certain AI companies have not demonstrated the operational strength or financial stability to justify their lofty market prices. With potential overvaluation coupled with operational inefficiencies, some AI stocks are poised for a correction. Investors,

Consumer staples stocks have been frustrating many investors in 2024. The year started with optimism that consumer spending was about to be unleashed due to interest rate cuts. However, as it becomes clearer that investors should expect few, if any, cuts this year, it’s time to look for consumer staples stocks to sell.   But

Geopolitical turmoil continues unabated. There is no end in sight for the conflict raging in Gaza, and similar can be said about the Russia-Ukraine war. Unfortunate though true, a world embroiled in various clashes does create an opportunity to invest in defense stocks. The companies behind these “Defense” stocks sell weapons, defense systems, armored vehicles

In order to introduce a successful product to market, there must first be demand for it. That’s the main challenge facing premium electric-vehicle manufacturer Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFIE). Amid a crowded field that’s becoming even more saturated, credit must be given where it’s due: the company is going the ultimate contrarian route, raising prices when it

Don’t expect another wave of meme madness to save AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). Although once one of the “meme kings,” it may be more accurate now to describe AMC stock as one of the meme “also-rans.” AMC’s price action will be driven by fundamentals, which is bad news for investors, as the stock should continue to

GameStop (NYSE:GME) is a video game retailer with serious problems but some stock traders are willing to overlook the company’s issues. That’s highly risky and I would compare buying GameStop stock to gambling in a casino. And never forget, the odds are always stacked against you at a casino.  Sure, it was a cute story in 2021

Energy stocks have been many investors’ favorites for a long time. The energy sector incorporates various sub-industries and companies within them such as natural gas, coal, oil and alternative clean energy. However, as our interconnected global society grows more conscious and educated about the environmental damage of climate change, the consumer demand for clean energy

With AI being all the rage, it’s no surprise that investors want to get their hand into the “cookie jar” of AI-adjacent stocks. Big data companies are going to be one of the biggest winners from this surge — they provide the data through which models are trained. The returns provided by these companies have

The stock market has been roaring higher since 2023. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq remain elevated as the Magnificent Seven stocks propel these indices to all-time highs. While many stocks have been winners amid cooling inflation and robust consumer spending, that’s not the story for every growth stock. Some investors cling to the hope that superstar stocks during

It will be tough for the stock market to keep up the pace after such an explosive first half. Undoubtedly, stocks could easily continue to rise if demand for artificial intelligence accelerates further. In any case, it’s far smarter to lower expectations by a notch, especially with valuations getting a tad ahead of their skis.

Since not all companies are Wall Street favorites, particularly in an election year when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have extremely different policy stances on key economic problems, stock downgrades may assist smart investors looking to maintain portfolio health. Because of the Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) boom, the Nasdaq Composite is up 18% and

I’ve got a surprising fact for you: New technologies are often astonishingly S… L… O… W… to take off. In 1950, there were only 25 million registered vehicles in America, or one for every six people. Though Henry Ford had introduced the Model T more than four decades earlier, many families still saw no reason