Stocks to sell

Apple’s (NASDQ:AAPL) first-quarter financial results contained some very discouraging signs, making the stock a sell in the near-term. Up until now, it has been easy to defend Apple stock. Sales of the company’s electronic devices — its iPhones and MacBooks — had been slowing, but the services side of the business — streaming and Apple

Down 16% since its first-quarter financial report, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) likely has further to fall and Palantir stock should be avoided. Given the problems highlighted in the data analytics company’s earnings and bearish sentiment, investors would be wise to steer clear of Palantir stock. It looks like a risky bet. Despite its recent decline, the

Meme stocks have the potential to completely change the portfolio health even with a limited exposure of 5% to 10%. The best example now is Carvana (NYSE:CVNA), which surged from under-$5 levels at the beginning of 2023 to $117. At the same time, there are meme stock ideas that have destroyed wealth. These meme stocks

Robotics and automation go hand in hand. Inflationary pressures have been plaguing both consumers and business owners. This has lead to there now being several robotics stocks to sell. Over the last several years, not only did prices increase in certain commodities, but the U.S. labor market has also experienced high relative wage gains, particularly

Earnings season is drawing to a close, with more than 90% of stocks in the S&P 500 index having reported their first-quarter financial results. However, some big names still need to issue their Q1 prints. For a few of these companies, the stakes are high. Analysts and investors will be scrutinizing the data for signs

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) strategists are urging investors to snap up U.S. government bonds, even if the economy doesn’t slow down. They believe bond yields could fall dramatically driven by “residual seasonality,” a statistical quirk that can sway economic data even after seasonal adjustments. This could lead to predicting a more rapid decline in inflation than

Murmurs of a potential hard economic landing are resurfacing after a marked downturn in U.S. GDP during the first-quarter (Q1).  The U.S. economy slowed sharply in Q1, growing at just 1.6%, lagging significantly behind the 2.5% estimate. Moreover, a soft jobs report compounds those concerns further. Hence, it’s probably the right time to consider consumer

Dividend Aristocrats are a unique class of dividend stocks. They are companies that are members of the S&P 500 and have increased their payouts to shareholders for at least 25 years. That’s no small feat. Out of the thousands of publicly traded stocks on the market, only 68 stocks made the cut this year.  This

Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) hasn’t re-hit all-time lows just yet, but give it time. Lucid stock should decrease in price based on its latest results and guidance updates. The issues of weak demand, cash burn, and shareholder dilution persist. Lucid may not be on the verge of experiencing a “game over” moment in the near-term, yet

The cruise industry has long been a popular choice for travelers seeking a unique and luxurious vacation experience. However, behind the glitz and glamor, the industry has been grappling with several inherent weaknesses. Those have left the sector particularly vulnerable to economic downturns and unforeseen crises. These susceptibilities have been brought to the forefront in

Keeping an eye on what Barclays and other large investment banking firms can provide insights into a stock’s market position. These price targets, like any other financial analysis, are predictions that cannot account for the human factors of a corporation, such as quality control, leadership, and productivity. Looking for stocks with lowered price targets helps

Adam Aron, the CEO of global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), is a great cheerleader for the company. However, even Aron had to acknowledge a problem that impacted AMC Entertainment’s financial figures this year. As the company continues to bear the weight of massive debt, it’s wise to avoid AMC stock in 2024.          

While it’s not dominating the news cycle like it did during the meme stock craze of 2021, the Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) message board r/WallStreetBets is still going strong. The sub-Reddit is still a main gathering place for retail investors to discuss, debate and dissect stocks and share ideas. Many of the comments, memes, and videos posted

The S&P 500 has delivered impressive returns over the past year, especially in 2023, when tech stocks soared, leading the index to a remarkable 25% gain. However, not all stocks within the S&P 500 are positioned for continued success. Some of these S&P 500 stocks to sell are overvalued or face looming challenges. Macroeconomic factors

When high-flying stocks plunge by 50% or more, there is always a temptation to consider exposure at oversold levels. There are cases of a strong rally after a big sell-off on the back of a short-squeeze or improvement in company fundamentals. However, it’s not necessarily true in all cases of big corrections. This overview is

The stock market has trended higher over the last month as this has proven to be one of the best earnings seasons in years. With over three-quarters of companies having now reported, earnings have grown around 5% in the last quarter. As one of the biggest gains since the pandemic and beats analysts’ expectations, it

I’d like to begin this article by informing you that I am personally opposed to the overall concept of a metaverse. My bias against it stems from the belief that, as a project, it lacks the substance necessary to deliver on its financial promises. After all, for it to succeed, the quality of life in virtual reality would have

Many investors agree that it’s wise to “sell in May and go away.” This age-old Wall Street adage stems from the observation that stock market returns tend to be weaker during the summer months (May through October) compared to the winter months (November through April). This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as the “Halloween indicator” or the “sell in May

With Advanced Micro Devices‘ (NASDAQ:AMD) competition getting steeper on multiple fronts and the valuation of AMD stock rather elevated, I recommend selling the shares at this point. Also likely to weigh on the stock going forward are China’s harsh restrictions on the use of its chips. Finally, there are multiple signs that the Street is

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, an index of 30 blue-chip stocks meant to act as a bellwether for the American economy, has been moving in fits and starts this year. So far in 2024, the index is up a ho-hum 3%. As is often the case, the Dow 30 is lagging behind the other two