Stocks to sell

The AI hype train took semiconductor stocks to new heights last year. However, following a spectacular rally over the past couple of years, the semiconductor market is at a critical juncture.  Hence, investors would be better served by diversifying away from semiconductor stocks to sell. The irony is that with all the generative AI buzz,

There’s a “good news, bad news” situation in May for China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO). Despite a strong monthly vehicle-delivery report, the bad news may outweigh the good news. Given the uncertain future growth prospects, we rate Nio stock as a “D.” This doesn’t mean Nio is doomed or anything like that. We’re only trying to warn

Wildfires are raging in Western Canada right now. This is a huge reminder that weather has become much more unpredictable due to climate change. El Niño got going around June. Experts say we tend to witness the warming a year later. Cue the wildfires. “Basing it on the El Niño at the beginning of the

Here’s an energy company that’s old and new at the same time. I’m referring to General Electric (NYSE:GE) spinoff company GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV), which may catch the interest of investor looking for highflying stocks. However, caution is advised as GE Vernova stock moved too far, too fast. Headquartered in Massachusetts, GE Vernova is focused on

It’s now apparent that the streaming wars are over, and Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has emerged victorious. One point supporting this is that studios owned by rival streaming firms, such as HBO, are selling significant amounts of content to Netflix. Another piece of evidence is that Netflix is very profitable, generating operating income of $6.95 billion last

Stagflation is a challenging economic condition characterized by the occurrence of high inflation, slow economic growth, and relatively high unemployment. This has led to my list of stocks facing stagflation concerns. However, in a broad sense, Jerome Powell emphasized that there is neither significant stagnation nor high inflation. Stagflation typically requires GDP growth to fall

The year 2023 was tumultuous year utilities stocks. Several companies faced significant challenges that led to their stocks being considered potential sells. As a result, investors may want to consider selling their shares in these companies. The reputational damage and potential legal liabilities could weigh heavily on their future performances. These utilities stocks to sell

Finding stocks to sell in 2024 is straightforward, but actually executing those trades is another matter. As always, bearish sentiment surrounds the Magnificent Seven as the S&P 500 hits all-time highs despite sweeping tech layoffs and overall economic unease. Sure, you could short a stock like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) due to massive overvaluation. But ask the

Another year, another hurricane season in the United States. Hurricanes typically develop out in the Atlantic Ocean and make their way to the Gulf of Mexico and the United States’ east coast regions. While this is a fairly regular phenomenon, that doesn’t mean investors shouldn’t avoid certain kinds of stocks. Energy stocks, in particular, could

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the retail industry has gone through tremendous volatility. Initially, there was a boom effect for many retailers. People were stuck at home with money to spend. Unprecedented government stimulus paved the way for record consumer spending. And with entertainment venues and travel shut down, people spent more than

This week will go down in market history as the return of Roaring Kitty. Keith Gill — known as Roaring Kitty on social media — the Massachusetts man credited with launching the GameStop (NYSE:GME) short squeeze of 2021, picked an interesting time to return to social media. After a long hiatus, he shared an apparently

Inflation remains well above the Federal Reserve’s target level. And recent inflation readings have come in hotter than expected, suggesting that the fight to control rising prices will be more challenging than previously anticipated. At the same time, there are some signs of weakening economic activity. This shouldn’t be too surprising, giving that the economy

Several drug stocks are at risk as the Federal Trade Commission is going after pharmaceutical companies that it alleges are trying to keep generic drugs at bay from their branded products. The Biden administration is attacking businesses across the board, such as its recent assault on the oil industry. Yet it risks killing off the

With multiple factors in play, a major shakeout is due in the e-commerce space. The rise of AI advances in logistics tech and the post-pandemic norm will play a huge role in driving e-commerce moving forward. In this race, though, you’d expect several companies to be left in the dust, making it an opportune time

With hurricane season rapidly approaching, investors need to be prepared for the potential financial impact. Historically, hurricane season has wreaked havoc on various industries, leading to substantial losses. The insurance industry is particularly heavily affected and faces damage claims caused by hurricanes. The 2024 hurricane season is predicted to be particularly intense, with experts forecasting

“That’s what the money is for!” The climactic line from the series Mad Men explains why I just sold my shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL). If you have Alphabet stock consider following suit. Technology is a business of ideas, implemented by talented, enthusiastic, and fully empowered employees. It’s not like manufacturing. Google’s I/O developer conference has

Although tech stocks carried major market indices over the past few years, all isn’t well in tech-land. Whether due to interest rates, increased AI enthusiasm that’s somewhat misplaced, or just wider tech fatigue, tech stocks seem due for a dip. These are the tech stocks to eject that you need to evacuate from your portfolio.

There’s a great deal to like about Snap (NYSE:SNAP). Specifically, the company’s first-quarter results indicate that it is finally starting to benefit significantly from rebounding U.S. advertising spending, and its user metrics were very strong in the first quarter. Moreover, Snap is well-positioned to benefit a great deal if TikTok does wind up getting banned

Flying car stocks may have great potential, but investors should be cautious. Despite the possibility of a stronger rally in the broader market indices leading up to June, the long-term prospects for these stocks remain uncertain. The momentum seen in the market may not necessarily translate into sustained growth for flying car companies in 2024

Tech stocks make up a large portion of popular indices like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite. The strong-performing Magnificent Seven cohort is also filled with tech stocks. While the tech industry has offered many opportunities for investors to outperform the market, some stocks in the sector are duds. These stocks have underperformed the stock market and don’t have much redeeming qualities.  Certain