Stocks to sell

Comprised of the 503 largest U.S. companies based on market capitalization, the S&P 500 continues to be the yard stick by which most professional investors and traders measure their returns and performance. Year-to-date, the index is up a healthy 11%. However, the S&P 500 index had been doing a lot better this year before it

For many investors, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) might have become the top name for WarrenBuffett stocks to sell.  It’s been about a week since Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) revealed that it sold approximately 390 million shares of Apple stock during the second quarter. That’s on top of the 115 million sold in the first quarter of 2024. That

The recent carry trade scare sent Japanese stocks into a tailspin, and the contagion spread to other markets faster than a juicy rumor in a high school cafeteria. Even stocks that were already in correction mode got hammered even harder. Some analysts warn that the carry trade debacle could just be the tip of the

Those holding REITs have seen their portfolios lag behind in recent years, with the sector struggling under the weight of rising interest rates. The current economic climate has been particularly harsh on REITs, which are feeling the strain from increased borrowing costs and a shift in investor preference towards safer fixed-income assets. In particular, with

Though we often think of the Dow Jones Industrial Average as the representative of the 30 most significant and influential companies in the United States, even its members can sometimes falter. These struggles can stem from decreases in consumer spending, grievous mismanagement and even quality control failures that can cause international incidents. These unfortunate circumstances

The United States has some tremendous industrial companies. However, a company’s stature doesn’t mean its stock cannot be cyclical. In fact, industrial stocks are known for their cyclicality as they possess interlinkages with the economic cycle. As such, timing industrial stocks is critical if you want your investment portfolio to outperform the market. Although yet

Chinese EV player Nio (NYSE:NIO) has faced a particularly challenging start to the year, emerging as one of the worst-performing stocks in its niche. Nio stock is down upwards of 58% year-to-date (YTD) as it continues battling headwinds from all sides. While recent delivery reports show promise, Nio’s stock lacks a compelling catalyst for a potential

The stock market is currently in a rotation. Traders are moving capital from aggressive growth and technology names to find safety in other sectors of the market. Healthcare has been one of the beneficiaries of this switch. People tend to get sick and need medical care regardless of what’s going on with the economy. In

The trade in technology stocks is getting more difficult. The mega-cap tech names known collectively as the “Magnificent Seven” lost a combined $1 trillion of value amid the global market rout that occurred on August 5. Chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) lost $168 billion in market capitalization as its stock fell 6.4%, while Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon

In late July, Conn’s (OTCMKTS:CONNQ) announced that it filed for Chapter 11 and would close at least 70 locations across 13 states. It quickly was added to a list of retail stocks to sell. Its shares now trade over the counter, down nearly 99% year-to-date.  Fast forward to August. It is now closing all 174

Over the years, gaming and casino stocks have been under varying degrees of pressure. Some traditional casino stocks have dealt with macro headwinds and increased competition from their digital-only rivals. So, many big casino names have placed big bets of their own on digital gaming. In many ways, the big, public casino operators have effectively

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), the high-profile electric vehicle startup, has been a company I’ve watched with great interest since its blockbuster IPO in 2021. As one of the most well-funded EV startups, Rivian’s journey has been closely followed by investors hoping that Rivian stock could emerge as a viable challenger to Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) EV dominance. However,

What do you call a growth stock that isn’t growing any more? The answers are many. You can call it a disappointment. A drain on your portfolio. A bad investment. Any of these are true of F-rated growth stocks, as evaluated by the Portfolio Grader. And in today’s market, you can ill-afford to a bad

With last week’s dismal jobs report in the back mirror, the S&P 500 is currently off its all-time highs. And, there’s fear in the air that the U.S. economy might be in worse shape than anticipated- even as the Federal Reserve is now expected to begin a rate reduction of 0.50%. The result? A sell-off.

Electric vehicle (EV) companies are likely going to face a significant challenge in the upcoming months. Inflation, while slowing, is still choking investors and consumers alike and remains a key concern for the Federal Reserve’s economic policy. The premium price of a new car (used cars don’t directly impact a company’s revenue, so they aren’t

U.S. stock markets are rising back again, but is it prudent to let loose bet on a risky play like GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock? Despite deplorable fundamentals, video gamer retailer GameStop has somehow managed to be relevant. A single tweet or the slightest hint of an appearance on his YouTube channel by notable retail trader Keith Gill,

Although it is always a good idea to monitor volume change and price resilience, some stocks — especially those categorized as overhyped stocks to sell when they reach new highs — have more fishy fundamentals than others, particularly if there is a possibility of a recession. The global equity sell-off on Monday certainly hinted at

While streaming remains the future of the entertainment industry, it has become difficult to make a go of the business. The hype that surrounded streaming during the pandemic when everyone was locked down at home has subsided. In its place has come a sea of red ink for most streaming companies as market saturation and overspending on content development set in. Consequently, the

When Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock listed, the company was being touted as a Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) killer. A few years down the line and Lucid is fighting for survival. Lucid stock has sharply corrected by 54% in the last 12 months. However, the correction does not make me believe that valuations are attractive for buying. I

Remember that time the metaverse was a big deal and would change the way we worked, played and interacted with one another? Yeah, good times.  Unfortunately for companies that went all-in on the idea, living your life totally connected to the online world hasn’t gone according to plan. While the virtual hellscape is not dead,