Stocks to sell

During the meme stocks rally of 2021, it seemed that all potential meme stocks skyrocketed. The speculative activity peaked, and short-squeeze rallies delivered multi-bagger returns in weeks. The euphoria was, however, short-lived. Investor interest in meme stocks remains high, and there continue to be opportunities to make quick money in the blink of an eye.

Not every stock is a winner. While every investor knows this truth, many people learn this lesson first-hand as some of their stocks end up with net losses. While it’s better to profit from an investment, reporting a loss can reduce your tax burden. Throughout this period, of tax-loss harvesting, here are some stocks to

The bulls look to be firmly in control of the stock market now. The U.S. Federal Reserve has pivoted away from its monetary tightening regime and signaled three interest rate cuts in 2024. However, while the Santa Claus rally now appears in full swing, not every stock is celebrating as we close the year. Some

Penny stocks can be your best friend but also your worst enemy. Although individual pennies often provide lucrative returns, a diversified penny stock portfolio tends to underperform the S&P 500. Therefore, it is essential to revise your penny stock portfolio frequently. Furthermore, fundamental aspects suggest penny stocks may end up under the pump early next year.

The Federal Reserve appears set to pivot toward lower interest rates in 2024. With inflation coming down and financial conditions looking more measured, it could be time for easier monetary policy. That is great news for investments like tech stocks, which have a significant correlation to interest rates. However, investors may be getting ahead of

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock definitely hasn’t been a winner in 2023. Does this mean it’s time for bargain hunters to start investing in PayPal? Don’t be too eager, as a famous e-commerce platform just dealt PayPal a blow that the payments processor might not recover from. Don’t assume that 2024 will be better for PayPal stock than

Renewable energy is the future. Amongst renewable energy, solar is one of the most prominent, recently becoming much more accessible to households and producing energy efficiently and for a low cost. The potential solar has as an energy of the future has been widespread, making the solar space one of the fiercest sectors in which

After witnessing the blistering returns of the broader technology index – along with tangentially related risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies – now might seem an unideal time to target overvalued tech stocks to sell. Frankly, it seems the ecosystem just can’t lose. However, that also could be the warning that not all is well. Sure, some

Consumer discretionary stocks represent a product or service that someone may want, but doesn’t need. We’re talking about everything from retailers to restaurants and sources of entertainment. If the products are great, these stocks tend to do well. But if there are better options, then these are consumer discretionary stocks to sell. After all, consumers

The management at China-based EV maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) faces a twofold challenge. First, persistent unprofitability and sales growth challenges needs to be solved. Second, and related to the first challenge, Nio’s management needs to win back the market’s past high enthusiasm for NIO stock. Shares have experienced more modest price declines this year compared to

Geopolitical tensions are mounting, and the defense sector is on the rise. While some investors tend to buy into it during these times, others may find it unpalatable to profit from armed conflicts. In addition, investors should always remember that even if the market sentiment sides with the sector, the defense market is still bound

Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID) is an intriguing EV company many investors have on their radar. Indeed, the company’s high-priced luxury EVs have some of the best specs in the sector. That said, volatility with LCID stock has led to surges and declines (mostly declines over the past two years), forcing certain long-term investors out of the

Penny stock investing isn’t for the faint of heart. These stocks can generate returns in a few days that exceed what popular index funds can do over the course of 5-10 years. However, many penny stocks can also go belly up and devastate long-term investors. While it is common to view penny stock as stocks

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or Dow 30, is an index of 30 blue-chip stocks that, taken together, is supposed to serve as a bellwether for the American economy. But that doesn’t mean that every stock in the Dow is a strong performer. Quite the opposite. Many of the stocks in the Dow are of

Investors looking for solid companies that offer a reliable source of growth may want to avoid the companies I’m listing below. They’ve all struggled with reduced cash flow, lower-than-expected full-year guidance, and possible bankruptcy. Investors may see these companies as a “Buy” due to their reduced share price, but in my opinion, it’s difficult to

The stock market is ending 2023 with outsized gains. Investors are in a cheerful mood, and many speculative stocks to take profits on are soaring right now. But don’t get stuck with a lump of coal this holiday season. It’s time to move on from these three stocks to sell before the gains dissipate. Soleno

Some stocks just aren’t worth the risk no matter how affordable the share price looks. Plenty of well-known companies that have enjoyed dominant positions in the past now look tired. With competitive positions in decline, sales slumping, and stock prices dropping, these companies are best left out of a portfolio. While investors might be tempted

Whenever I think AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock is ready for the scrap heap even if this dead cat bounce re-energizes the meme-stock crowd. AMC suffered considerable damage in 2023, down nearly 78%. I’ve long believed that AMC stock was a dud, but I will say one thing: it is resilient. It just won’t die, even

The new class of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound are having a profound impact not only on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries but also on areas of the economy ranging from gyms and weight loss clubs to fast food restaurants and clothing retailers. Earlier this year, the nutrition and weight management company

Since unveiling the Cybertruck on Nov. 30, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has fluctuated very little. Many analysts are negative on the Cybertruck, saying that canceling the Cybertruck all-together would boost stock price. Others, like Cathie Woods, are bullish on it. Let’s see who is right.  Why the Cybertruck is bad for Tesla The bearish thesis started